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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.

By · Published July 14, 2026 at 14:29 UTC · Updated July 19, 2026 at 16:24 UTC

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📍 How it ended

Taco Bell removed select items and produce ingredients at some locations as a precaution while the CDC investigated a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The company stated there was no confirmed link to the illnesses.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.

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What happened

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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Questions people are asking

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.

Topics

Taco Bell Cyclosporiasis Michigan Food Safety

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