Taco Bell Lettuce Under Investigation Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. This comes as a cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened thousands across 34 states. Taco Bell has initiated a voluntary recall of potentially affected lettuce.
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Federal health officials are investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell as a possible cause of a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) currently examines a potential connection to the produce from Taylor Farms.
The outbreak has affected thousands of individuals across 34 states. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite *Cyclospora cayetanensis*.
Taco Bell announced a voluntary recall of some potentially impacted lettuce from its restaurants. The company initiated this action as a precautionary measure during the ongoing investigation.
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