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Michigan Woman Sues Taco Bell, Produce Companies over Parasite Outbreak
The complaint says the companies failed to prevent contamination, as Michigan has reported more than 8,000 cyclosporiasis cases since June 22.
- Nine Michigan residents filed separate lawsuits against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, seeking compensation for cyclosporiasis infections contracted after eating shredded iceberg lettuce from the fast-food chain.
- Federal health officials linked the cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations across nine states, beginning in late June.
- Michigan has reported more than 8,000 cyclosporiasis cases and 160 hospitalizations since June 22, marking the state's largest parasitic illness outbreak in history.
- Taco Bell removed potentially impacted lettuce nationwide, while Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from its central Mexico facility, citing best-in-class safety protocols.
- Plaintiffs allege Taylor Farms ignored risks from a 2013 Cyclospora outbreak and 2024 E. coli outbreak. Attorney Ryan Osterholm said litigation aims to ensure "this does not happen again next year.
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Muskegon woman sues Taco Bell franchisee, lettuce suppliers over Cyclospora outbreak
WHITEHALL — A Muskegon woman filed a federal lawsuit against a Taco Bell franchise operator and two produce companies, alleging that contaminated lettuce got her sick with a parasitic infection amid a multistate outbreak that's affected thousands of people nationwide.
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Michigan couple sues Taco Bell and Taylor Farms over cyclosporiasis
DETROIT — A Michigan couple is suing Taco Bell and Taylor Farms after the couple says they contracted cyclosporiasis from eating infected lettuce from the restaurant, which was sourced from Taylor Farms. Karl and Gina Hercula, of Clinton Township, became…
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