Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Federal officials are investigating a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce supplied to Taco Bell. The outbreak has affected multiple states. (sources: wall-street-journal-source-index, nytimes, theguardian, google-news-top-stories-rss, businessinsider)
Taylor Farms has been identified as the supplier of iceberg lettuce connected to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The outbreak has impacted Taco Bell locations in several states.
- Federal officials traced the outbreak to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms.
- The lettuce has been linked to Taco Bell in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness that can cause gastrointestinal symptoms.
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Understanding the source of the outbreak is important for public health and food safety.
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