A multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and served at select Taco Bell restaurants has left diners searching for answers about a little-known foodborne illness. Health officials are investigating hundreds of illnesses connected to the regional outbreak while thousands of cyclosporiasis cases are under investigation across the United States.
As Taco Bell removes the potentially affected lettuce from its supply chain, many consumers are asking what cyclosporiasis is, how it spreads and which symptoms should prompt medical attention.
