Health officials identify source of US explosive diarrhoea outbreak
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The US Food and Drug Administration announced that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sold at Taco Bell and Walmart, was the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The identification helps public health officials trace and contain the infections. Cyclosporiasis causes gastrointestinal illness, and the outbreak underscores food safety concerns.
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Taylor Farms is identified as the lettuce supplier
The contaminated iceberg lettuce was supplied by Taylor Farms.
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The contaminated iceberg lettuce was supplied by Taylor Farms.
BBC News- Taylor Farms is identified as the lettuce supplier
- Taco Bell and Walmart are points of sale
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Loaded language removedThe US Food and Drug Administration says iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at Taco Bell and Walmart locations was the source of cyclosporiasis infections.
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The contaminated iceberg lettuce was supplied by Taylor Farms.
BBC NewsThe contaminated lettuce was sold at Taco Bell and Walmart locations.
BBC NewsThe US Food and Drug Administration identified iceberg lettuce as the source of cyclosporiasis infections.
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