Cyclosporiasis: officials looking at Taco Bell lettuce supplier as potential source of outbreak
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An ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis is under investigation, with federal health officials reportedly looking at iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms supplied to Taco Bell as a potential source. The outbreak is thought to be affecting Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky. Reports from the Washington Post, CNN, and other outlets, citing unnamed sources, have linked the supplier to the outbreak. Identifying the source could lead to recalls and prevent further illnesses.
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Ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
Taylor Farms is a lettuce supplier to Taco Bell.
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Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell is a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Opinion- Ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
- Officials trace source to Taylor Farms lettuce for Taco Bell.
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Loaded language removed<p>Taylor Farms reportedly linked to outbreak thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jul/09/cyclosporiasis-illness-explainer">What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea?</a></p></li></ul><p>Amid an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, federal health officials are reportedly looking…
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Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell is a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.
OpinionThe outbreak is thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky.
The GuardianTaylor Farms is a lettuce supplier to Taco Bell.
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