Taco Bell Shredded Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak in Five States

Summary

The CDC has issued a warning linking shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in five states to over 1,600 cases of Cyclospora parasite infection, with a common supplier from Mexico identified. This outbreak is part of a larger investigation into nearly 7,000 cases nationwide, and experts note the seasonal nature of Cyclospora outbreaks, often tied to fresh produce.