Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak in US
Shredded lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms has been linked to a widespread cyclospora outbreak across the United States, prompting Taco Bell to remove the product from its restaurants. The parasite has caused severe diarrhea, leading to an advisory for US-bound travelers from Mexico.
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Taco Bell lettuce tied to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
US health officials linked iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes “explosive” diarrhea. Health officials warn that the contamination may go beyond the fast-food chain.
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The United States is currently grappling with the most significant Cyclospora outbreak in its history, with over one thousand six hundred confirmed cases spanning forty-five states. Health officials are actively tracing potential sources, with lettuce emerging as a major suspect. To mitigate risks, health experts emphasize standard hygiene and food safety practices. This parasite season is expected to last until late August.
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Taco Bell issued a statement about removing Taylor Farms lettuce from its stores amid the cyclosporiasis outbreak even as the producer issued a clarification.
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Taco Bell is encouraging its customers to live más. Amid an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea, the restaurant announced it has removed lettuce...
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The gastrointestinal infection is from the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite that is not spread through contact or airborne particles but rather via eating contaminated food, usually greens, or drinking contaminated water. The post US parasite outbreak leads to a Mexican advisory for US-bound travelers appeared first on Mexico News Daily
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