Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak
A multistate cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell has spread to 34 states and thousands of reported cases.
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The brief
Health officials are investigating a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak connected to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell. The FDA confirmed that samples of the lettuce tested positive for the parasite, leading Taco Bell to discontinue use of the supplier in affected regions. Legal action has been initiated by consumers against both the restaurant chain and the supplier.
Coverage from outlets including The Guardian, Reuters, CNN, and Bloomberg highlights complications surrounding product recalls and the speed of the manufacturer's response. Reports note that the outbreak has expanded to 34 states, with the CDC and FDA leading the ongoing investigation. The incident has also prompted scrutiny regarding the supplier's previous lobbying activities.
Future developments remain dependent on further findings from the CDC and FDA as the case count continues to rise. Coverage does not yet specify the timeline for containment or the full extent of the contaminated product distribution beyond existing state-level reports.
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Quick answers
Which food product is linked to the outbreak?
The FDA identified iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell as testing positive for the parasite.
How many states are affected by the outbreak?
According to reports, the outbreak has reached 34 states.
Are there lawsuits related to this event?
Yes, a Michigan couple has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms.
Coverage (29)
- Cyclospora cases and vegetable safety tips Newsday · 37d ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states WAVY.com · 37d ago
- CDC Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Probe to Four More States WSJ · 37d ago
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce expands to 9 states NewsNation · 37d ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states PBS · 37d ago
- US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite CityNews Ottawa · 37d ago
- Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty The Guardian · 37d ago
- US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates over 7,400 cases The Guardian · 37d ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan exceed 8,000 ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 37d ago
- Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states CNN · 37d ago
- As Parasite Spawned Chaos, Taylor Farms Slow-Walked Its Response Bloomberg.com · 40d ago
- Michigan couple sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 40d ago
- Ate lettuce recently? Here's how to tell if you have cyclosporiasis USA Today · 40d ago
- Taylor Farms Spent Big on MAGA and Anti-Regulatory Lobbying Before Diarrhea Outbreak WIRED · 40d ago
- How to tell if your lettuce is safe to eat during cyclospora outbreak The Hill · 40d ago
- FDA says sample of iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms tested positive for US parasite outbreak Reuters · 43d ago
- Taylor Farms lettuce sample tests positive for Cyclospora as recall expands Fox Business · 43d ago
- Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Map and Foods to Avoid as Parasite Reaches 34 States TODAY.com · 44d ago
- Taco Bell lettuce, cases and more cyclosporiasis outbreak updates USA Today · 44d ago
- CDC and FDA link lettuce at Taco Bell in five states to cyclospora outbreak The Guardian · 44d ago
- Taco Bell has a diarrhea problem CNN · 45d ago
- Parasitic Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell WSJ · 45d ago
- Taco Bell holds the lettuce USA Today · 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
- Food Supplier Behind Diarrhea Outbreak Is Identified The Daily Beast · 45d ago
- Salinas-based Taylor Farms linked to U.S. cyclospora outbreak, report says CBS News · 45d ago
- Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce in Some States After Cyclospora Outbreak Bloomberg.com · 45d ago
- Investigators Identify Potential Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Report People.com · 45d ago
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