U.S. health authorities say lettuce served at Taco Bell locations is source of diarrhea-causing outbreak
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Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Cyclospora Outbreak Traced to Taco Bell Lettuce
- ‘Watery diarrhea’ cases surge in Quebec, as Michigan identifies lettuce as possible source of outbreak National Post —
- White House denies funding cuts have impeded response to parasite outbreak Washington Examiner —
- Salad Chains Are Seeing Foot Traffic Drop Over Cyclosporiasis Fears Wired —
- Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to cyclospora outbreak CTV News —
- Taco Bell removes lettuce in some states over cyclosporiasis link - Reuters Reuters —