Taco Bell removes lettuce in some states over cyclosporiasis link
The chain removed the ingredient as federal and state officials traced the outbreak to a single supplier, with more than 1,600 people ill.
- On July 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting five states. Taco Bell voluntarily removed the potentially impacted ingredient from its supply chain nationwide, pledging replacement within 24 hours in affected locations.
- Investigators identified Taylor Farms as the single lettuce supplier for affected Taco Bell restaurants after analyzing food exposure details from more than 190 patients, with 90% reporting iceberg lettuce consumption. The FDA's traceback investigation converged on this Mexico-based supplier as the common source.
- Since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases and is investigating more than 5,100 additional potential infections across 34 states. Patients reported watery diarrhea and stomach cramps, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths reported.
- Attorney Bill Marler filed the first lawsuit against a Taco Bell operator on behalf of an Ohio man who fell ill after eating at a North Olmsted location. Marler stated the case aims to identify the specific farm and supplier while forcing industry safety changes.
- Taylor Farms was previously linked to a 2013 cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting more than 240 people and a 2024 E. coli outbreak that sickened 104 people, intensifying scrutiny of the supplier. Health authorities anticipate case counts will rise through August as the heat-loving parasite peaks during summer months.
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A parasite in lettuce sold by Taco Bell's fast food chain is believed to be responsible for the outbreak of diarrhea in the United States.
Taylor Farms Supplied The Lettuce Taco Bell Is Getting Blamed For
Source: On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) linked the recent cyclospora outbreak to produce supplied by Taylor Farms. Good on them for coming to the conclusion that had already been reached by the internet, I guess? According to the New York Times, the CDC said that infected shredded lettuce was sent to Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. This warning comes way after the fa…
Can Taco Bell restore consumer confidence following outbreak?
Taco Bell’s yearslong streak of strong U.S. sales growth is facing a challenge after a cyclosporiasis outbreak was linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at locations in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia, The Wall Street Journal reports. More than 1,600 people who became ill reported eating at Taco Bell restaurants in those states. The outbreak has affected the brand’s momentum. Taco Bell voluntarily removed potentially aff…
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