Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Authorities are investigating a link between Taco Bell lettuce and a multistate cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak.
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A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite known to cause explosive diarrhea, is currently under investigation. Authorities are focusing on Taco Bell and specifically its lettuce as potential sources of the infection.
Coverage from Forbes, The Washington Post, and The Independent emphasizes the connection between the restaurant chain's lettuce and the parasite. Restaurant Dive reports that some Taco Bell locations in Michigan have already ceased serving lettuce and cilantro.
Future developments will depend on the findings of the ongoing investigation by authorities into the source of the outbreak.
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Quick answers
What is the suspected source of the outbreak?
Authorities are investigating Taco Bell and specifically its lettuce.
What symptoms are associated with this parasite?
The parasite causes 'explosive diarrhea.'
How has Taco Bell responded in certain areas?
Some Michigan locations have stopped serving cilantro and lettuce.
Coverage (5)
- Michigan Taco Bells stop serving lettuce as cyclosporiasis cases rise Detroit Free Press · 22m ago
- Taco Bell now in focus over outbreak of parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea,’ report says The Independent · 1h ago
- Report Ties Taco Bell Lettuce To Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Forbes · 1h ago
- Some Michigan Taco Bells have stopped serving lettuce, cilantro amid parasite outbreak Restaurant Dive · 2h ago
- Authorities investigate Taco Bell and lettuce in multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak The Washington Post · 2h ago
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