Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell.
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The FDA reported that iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for the parasite linked to a multistate cyclospora outbreak. In response, Taco Bell removed lettuce from some stores and stopped using the linked supplier.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (21)
- Cyclospora cases and vegetable safety tips Newsday · 37d ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states WAVY.com · 37d ago
- Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty The Guardian · 37d ago
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce expands to 9 states ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 38d ago
- US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates over 7,400 cases The Guardian · 38d ago
- Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak WIRED · 40d ago
- Michigan couple sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 40d ago
- How to tell if your lettuce is safe to eat during cyclospora outbreak The Hill · 41d ago
- FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak Reuters · 43d ago
- Explosive diarrhea outbreak: Lettuce tests positive for cyclospora, FDA says NewsNation · 43d ago
- Iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak in 5 states NPR · 44d ago
- Taco Bell lettuce, cases and more cyclosporiasis outbreak updates USA Today · 45d ago
- CDC and FDA link lettuce at Taco Bell in five states to cyclospora outbreak The Guardian · 45d ago
- Arizona-linked lettuce supplier tied to ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite AZ Family · 45d ago
- Lettuce at Taco Bell in five states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak CNBC · 45d ago
- FDA says Taco Bell to stop using lettuce supplier linked to multistate parasite outbreak Fox Business · 45d ago
- Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare KRON4 · 45d ago
- Salinas-based Taylor Farms linked to U.S. cyclospora outbreak, report says CBS News · 45d ago
- Parasitic Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell WSJ · 45d ago
- Shredded lettuce supplied to Taco Bell identified as a source of cyclospora that causes watery diarrhea Business Insider · 45d ago
- Health Authorities Link Parasitic Outbreak to Lettuce From Taylor Farms, Taco Bell WSJ · 45d ago
The brief
The CDC and FDA have linked a parasite outbreak causing watery and explosive diarrhea to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Salinas-based Taylor Farms to Taco Bell. The outbreak has expanded to nine states, with the CDC investigating over 7,400 cases.
Coverage from Reuters, The Guardian, and CNBC emphasizes the positive test results from lettuce samples and the subsequent removal of the supplier by Taco Bell. WIRED has highlighted Taylor Farms' spending on anti-regulatory lobbying, while ClickOnDetroit reports a lawsuit filed by a Michigan couple against both the supplier and the restaurant chain.
Future developments include the outcome of the ongoing CDC investigation and the resolution of legal actions. The Guardian notes that uncertainty remains regarding a confusing product recall.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 37d ago.
Quick answers
Which companies are linked to the outbreak?
The outbreak is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell.
How many cases are being investigated?
According to The Guardian, the CDC is investigating over 7,400 cases.
What regions are affected?
ABC News and The Guardian report that the outbreak has expanded to nine states.
What action has Taco Bell taken?
Fox Business and KRON4 report that Taco Bell is removing the lettuce from some stores and stopping the use of the linked supplier.
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