Explosive diarrhea outbreak: Lettuce tests positive for cyclospora, FDA says
A widespread iceberg lettuce recall affecting 27 states is underway following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms.
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Health officials identified a California farm company as the possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Taylor Farms recalled lettuce shipped to 27 states, leading Walmart to pull specific salads from stores and an Effingham restaurant to discard 750 pounds of lettuce.
Some Ohio residents filed lawsuits against Taco Bell, claiming they contracted cyclospora after eating at the restaurants.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The FDA and health officials have identified lettuce as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and North Carolina. In response, Walmart has pulled Marketside salads from stores in Georgia and Florida, while a restaurant in Effingham discarded 750 pounds of product.
Coverage from Yahoo, BBC, and CBS News emphasizes the scale of the recall and the resulting legal actions. Specifically, Ohio residents have filed lawsuits against Taco Bell, alleging they contracted the parasite after eating at the restaurants. Reports from KXAN Austin suggest a California farm company has been identified as a possible source of the outbreak.
Future developments center on the expansion of the recall and the progress of the lawsuits filed in Ohio. Coverage does not yet specify the total number of affected individuals or the exact farm company in California.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 43d ago.
Coverage (8)
- Iceberg lettuce recall grows to 27 states amid parasite concern Yahoo · 45d ago
- Ohio residents sue Taco Bell, say they got cyclospora after eating at restaurants Yahoo · 45d ago
- Effingham restaurant tosses 750 pounds of lettuce amid nationwide recall Yahoo · 45d ago
- Walmart pulls Marketside iceberg lettuce salads from stores in Florida and Georgia over Cyclospora concerns CBS News · 45d ago
- North Carolina included in Taylor Farms lettuce recall shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk Yahoo · 45d ago
- Health officials identify source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak BBC · 45d ago
- California farm company identified as possible cyclosporiasis outbreak source: Reports KXAN Austin · 46d ago
- Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Mass. and NH, over cyclospora risk Boston.com · 46d ago
Answered
Which company is issuing the lettuce recall?
Taylor Farms is recalling lettuce shipped to 27 states.
What specific parasite is causing the outbreak?
The outbreak is caused by cyclospora.
Which retailers and restaurants are mentioned in the coverage?
Walmart has pulled Marketside salads, and Taco Bell is facing lawsuits from Ohio residents.
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