Health authorities confirm that the lettuce served at the Taco Bell chain stores in five U.S. states is a source of the widespread Cyclospora parasite epidemic, which causes diarrhoea.
US Disease Control and Prevention Centers (CDC) warned consumers Thursday not to consume the chopped type lettuce «iceberg» from Taco Bell chain restaurants Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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As the Associated Press broadcasts, it has been recorded record number of ciclosporosis cases in more than 30 states, while experts have pointed out that it is not certain that all recent cases in the US are due to a single source.
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U.S. Food and Drug Organization (FDA) research has so far identified a single supplier of lettuce. Health authorities' warnings to consumers did not name the company, but the Associated Press carries that «a federal official who was informed of the investigation and had no authority to discuss it, said that This is about Taylor Farms. of Salinas, California».
Taylor Farms, which has been associated with cases of food epidemics in the pastHe hasn't taken a public position yet.
«FDA works with the lettuce supplier to find out if contaminated finely chopped lettuce remains on the market iceberg type», including other states, announced CDCs.
«Taco Bell commits to stop using any lettuce by the supplier identified by the FDA tracking investigation».
«In 5 states, 1,644 people infected with Cyclospora said they had eaten in Taco Bell. CDC reports that 94 people have been hospitalized. No deaths reported», broadcasts with Fox News.
The investment tying Taco Bell’s lettuce to an exclusive parasite outbreak is intensifying.
There have been 1,644 people across 5 states involved with Cyclospora who reported dating at Taco Bell. The CDC says 94 people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. ... pic.twitter. com/tW26Hrhw8O
— Fox News (@FoxNews) July 17, 2026
Taco Bell's first move
Following developments but before the connection of lettuce to the parasite was confirmed, Taco Bell said she would use a different supplier.
CDCs, FDAs and public health officials in various states conduct an investigation into the outbreak of ciclosporosis, which basically not life-threatening and is usually treated with antibiotics.
Earlier, before the connection of lettuce to the parasite was confirmed, Taco Bell issued a statement confirming that received «immediate measures for voluntary withdrawal of lettuce which may have been affected by a supplier in selected states. The affected ingredient from our supplier is indefinitely withdrawn from our supply chain nationally and will be replaced within 24 hours in selected states».
With information from Associated Press
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