Taco Bell leadership scrambled to contain a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce, removing affected produce and reassuring customers. The outbreak has led to thousands of illnesses and a significant drop in foot traffic at restaurants.
The largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has expanded to nine states, with over 12,000 cases and 308 hospitalizations linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Health officials continue investigations.
A Detroit woman, Ella-Salone Jones, recounts severe cyclosporiasis symptoms after eating at Taco Bell, leading to hospitalization and legal action. Her case is part of a multi-state outbreak linked to Taylor Farms' shredded iceberg lettuce, despite a "false positive" test report.
A new report details Taco Bell leadership's efforts to manage a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce from supplier Taylor Farms, which led to thousands of illnesses. The chain removed affected lettuce, saw a drop in foot traffic, and launched a social media campaign to reassure customers.
A Detroit woman, Ella-Salone Jones, recounts her severe cyclosporiasis illness, including up to 40 daily bathroom trips, after eating at a Southfield Taco Bell. She is now suing Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, the lettuce supplier, amid a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak, likely linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, has sickened over 7,100 people in Michigan, highlighting leafy greens as a major source of foodborne illness due to high consumption, growth methods, and raw consumption without a 'kill step'.
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic disease causing “explosive diarrhea,” are rising in over 40 US states, with over 12,000 infections nationwide. Michigan is the hardest hit. Officials are still searching for the source, though iceberg lettuce from central Mexico was subject to a voluntary recall.
A parasitic stomach illness, cyclosporiasis, has infected over 4,100 people across 41 US states, hospitalizing 308. The outbreak is linked to contaminated lettuce, with US and Mexican authorities disputing the source from Mexican facilities, and the FDA issuing conflicting information.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak causing diarrhea has made American consumers wary of grocery-bought produce, leading to increased demand for locally-harvested goods in Missouri. Farmers like Dave Thies and Josh Smith report a surge in calls from customers seeking safe, local lettuce, despite federal assurances that the outbreak is under control.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stated the US cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control, despite over 10,000 cases across 40+ states. The FDA identified Taylor Farms lettuce as a source, leading to a recall, but a "false positive" didn't alter the advisory.
Un brote de cyclosporiasis ha infectado a más de 10.000 personas en 34 estados de EE. UU., con Michigan como el más afectado. Aunque se vincula a lechuga iceberg de Taco Bell y Taylor Farms de México, la investigación del parásito Cyclospora es compleja y el origen definitivo sigue sin confirmarse.
HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the cyclosporiasis outbreak is "under control," with the source identified as shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms, leading to recalls. Agencies faced criticism for delays, which Kennedy dismissed.
The source of a Cyclospora illness outbreak affecting over 1,600 people remains unknown after the FDA declared a previous positive test on Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce a false positive. Despite the false positive, the FDA maintains its recall recommendation for Taylor Farms' Mexican-grown iceberg lettuce, based on epidemiological data.
A multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation is complicated by the FDA confirming a Taylor Farms lettuce recall despite announcing a "false positive test" for the parasite. Cases have surged nationwide, with nearly 7,000 confirmed and suspected cases, and health officials are struggling to identify a definitive source.
The FDA clarified its cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation, stating a false positive for cyclospora in a Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce sample doesn't change its conclusion linking the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The agency continues to advise against eating recalled lettuce, causing consumer confusion and temporary sales dips for restaurants.
A Chicago man, Alonso Zaragoza, was hospitalized with cyclosporiasis, believing a Taco Bell chalupa caused his "explosive diarrhea." The Cyclospora outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier, has affected nearly 1,700 people across 34 states. Taco Bell has removed the affected lettuce nationwide.
Taco Bell voluntarily removed shredded iceberg lettuce from its restaurants nationwide after it was linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting over 1,600 people across five states. The CDC identified the lettuce as the source, with supplier Taylor Farms also removing central Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce.
Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce in 27 U.S. states due to potential cyclosporiasis contamination. The recall follows a CDC investigation linking shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico to an outbreak at Taco Bell locations in five states, prompting concerns about flu-like symptoms and watery diarrhea.
US health authorities identified shredded iceberg lettuce from a central Mexico supplier, served at Taco Bell, as the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Over 1,600 cases and 94 hospitalizations have been reported across five states.
A sample of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce tested positive for Cyclospora, linked to a US diarrhoea outbreak affecting thousands, hospitalizing 94. The FDA investigates, while Taylor Farms voluntarily removed central Mexico-sourced lettuce. CDC advises against Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce in five states.
An intestinal illness, cyclosporiasis, has been detected in 31 US states, with 843 reported cases as of Thursday. The true number is likely higher, with Michigan alone reporting 1,562 cases. While typical for spring/summer, states report a larger jump this year. The source remains under investigation, with past outbreaks linked to fresh produce.
A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has affected 31 US states, causing severe diarrhea. Michigan leads with over 1,000 cases, prompting food safety advisories. 86 individuals hospitalized nationwide. Investigations ongoing to pinpoint the source.
Taco Bell is removing lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole from its menu due to a rapid spread of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing severe diarrhea. Michigan alone reports nearly 1,000 cases, far exceeding its typical annual count.
An outbreak of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, has affected over half of US states, with Michigan reporting over 1000 cases. The CDC confirmed 843 cases between May 1 and July 9, with no reported deaths but 86 hospitalizations.
