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Taco Bell Investigated In Multistate Cyclosporiasis Outbreak, Report Says
The chain is withholding lettuce, guacamole and other fresh items as health officials report 843 cases and 86 hospitalizations nationwide.
- Some Taco Bell restaurants pulled fresh ingredients including lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and cilantro-onion last week amid a multistate Cyclospora outbreak. Notices at Detroit-area locations cited a "nationwide recall" for the unavailability.
- Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite causing intestinal illness with symptoms including explosive diarrhea, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The parasite's seven-day incubation period complicates efforts to identify contaminated sources.
- As of July 13, Michigan reported 2,640 cases and 44 hospitalizations, far exceeding the historical average of around 50 cases annually. The Center for Disease Control documented 843 cases across 31 states, though independent tallies suggest numbers exceed 4,000.
- Cyclospora lawyer Ron Simon is preparing lawsuits against Taco Bell on behalf of clients in Michigan and other states. Conversely, BTIG analyst Peter Saleh noted indications suggest "this is localized and contained, not widespread to other brands."
- Taco Bell has a history of foodborne illness outbreaks, including 1993 Salmonella cases in New York and 2011-2012 Salmonella Enteritidis reports sickening 73 people across 10 states. Investigations into the current parasite outbreak remain ongoing.
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Cyclospora outbreak: Taco Bell under probe in multiple US states as Michigan links cases to salad greens
The illness is caused by the microscopic Cyclospora parasite, which infects the intestines. It can cause nausea, stomach cramps and severe diarrhoea that may continue for several weeks.
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