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News in English (USA) / 17.07.2026 / 15:00

Taco Bell Faces Multistate Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce Supplier

Health officials, including the CDC and FDA, have linked a recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, to iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. An urgent warning has been issued for customers in five states to avoid Taco Bell lettuce. Hospitalizations related to the outbreak have exceeded 100 in Michigan alone. The FDA is investigating the lettuce supplier, identifying links to explosive diarrhea cases. In response to the outbreak, Taco Bell has temporarily removed affected ingredients from its menu and is cooperating with health officials. Multiple lawsuits have already been filed, with more expected as the situation develops.
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