Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

• 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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Taco Bell investigated as lettuce emerges as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce.

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Taco Bell temporarily pulls produce ingredients at some locations amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

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• No specific items have been identified as the source of the outbreak. • The removal of ingredients is voluntary and temporary. • The outbreak has led to an investigation into the cause.

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Taco Bell temporarily pulls produce ingredients at some locations amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taco Bell has temporarily removed produce ingredients from some locations due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak

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A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking…

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Can vinegar kill cyclospora? How to wash produce amid parasite outbreak

A produce-linked parasite that can cause uncomfortable (and at times dangerous) bouts of "explosive" diarrhea is causing people to think twice before snacking…

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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

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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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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are tracking lettuce as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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