Cyclosporiasis outbreak in 4 Midwest states now at center of CDC investigation

The specific type of lettuce, the location where it was sourced, and the number of people affected by the outbreak are unknown. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which can cause diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, and outbreaks are often linked to imported produce.

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• The investigation into Taco Bell is ongoing. • Lettuce is a possible source of the outbreak. • The exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown.

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• Health officials are tracking a severe cyclosporiasis outbreak Georgia residents need to watch out for as state case counts climb. • Investigators have not yet identified the exact food source of the parasite causing weeks of widespread illness.

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No specific items have been identified as the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but Taco Bell "voluntarily and temporarily" removed ingredients in some…

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