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Detroit woman who says she got cyclosporiasis from Taco Bell was making ‘30 to 40 bathroom trips’ a day

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, including Michigan

The Independent UK · Jul 23

Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence

Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens.

Medical Daily · Jul 23

Taco Bell continues to see traffic plummet as consumers fret over ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

Other fast-casual chains — including those known for serving leafy greens — have also seen declines in foot traffic

The Independent UK · Jul 22

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FDA Clears False Positive but Keeps Taylor Farms Lettuce as Top Suspect in 1,644-Case Cyclospora Outbreak

The FDA retracted a cyclospora-positive test for Taylor Farms lettuce but says the recall stands. Over 1,644 people are sick. Here's what the false positive means for consumers.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

FDA Declares Taylor Farms Cyclospora Test a False Positive, Leaving the Source of Nearly 7,000 Illnesses Unknown Again

FDA retracted its Cyclospora lab test on Taylor Farms lettuce as a false positive. The recall is unchanged. Here's what the reversal means — and what it does not.

Medical Daily · Jul 22

Cyclospora Cases Rise to 4,173 as Recalled Lettuce Outbreak Spreads Across 41 States, Even as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Situation 'Under Control'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said thousands more suspected cases remain under investigation as federal and state officials probe a multistate outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

Benzinga · Jul 22

Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the most

Taco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan. Yum Brands shares have fallen sharply, while restaurant chains including Chipotle, Panera, Chopt and Sweetgreen also saw weaker customer visits as the food safety scare spread…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

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FDA Reverses Positive Test Finding in Cyclospora Investigation, But Still Says Lettuce Is Behind Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that a laboratory test that appeared to detect the Cyclospora parasite in shredded iceberg lettuce was actually a false positive.

International Business Times · Jul 20

Taco Bell sees decline in traffic alongside popular salad chains amid cyclospora outbreak

Traffic at Sweetgreen, Chopt and Panera Bread has dipped modestly

The Independent UK · Jul 20

Wisconsin bride’s honeymoon ruined by cyclosporiasis explosive diarrhea, ‘Our vows said in sickness and in health, so we’re getting an early start’

She believes she ate tainted lettuce in a sandwich.

We Got This Covered · Jul 20

Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 1,644 as Taylor Farms Issues Nationwide Lettuce Recall

CDC and FDA confirm Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce at Taco Bell is behind a Cyclospora outbreak in 5 states, with 1,644 sick and 94 hospitalized.

Medical Daily · Jul 20

How a Chicago man was left with ‘explosive diarrhea’ after trip to Taco Bell

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The Independent UK · Jul 20

It’s not just Taco Bell lettuce and possible glass in Pillsbury rolls: Food and drink recall events reached a 6-year year-over-year high

A General Mills recall and cyclospora outbreak traced back to a Taco Bell supplier have made consumers antsy about food safety.

Fortune · Jul 20

Chicago man hospitalized with ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite names what he ate from Taco Bell

‘I don’t think I slept more than an hour and a half continuously in the last week,’ the man told one outlet

The Independent UK · Jul 20

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The Independent UK · Jul 18

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped…

The Independent UK · Jul 18

Taylor Farms reveals its full recall list after ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak tied to lettuce

The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states

The Guardian - US · Jul 18

Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak

The Times of India · Jul 18

Explained: Why are US food joints removing lettuce from menus

Taco Bell has removed shredded iceberg lettuce from its restaurants after US health authorities linked the ingredient to a multistate outbreak of cyclospora, a parasitic infection that causes prolonged diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

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The Independent UK · Jul 18

FDA issues new statement on cyclospora outbreak as supplier pulls lettuce

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Benzinga · Jul 18

Taylor Farms, Sysco Remove Mexico Iceberg Lettuce After FDA Traces Massive Cyclospora Outbreak to Taco Bell Supply Chain

Taylor Farms and food distributor Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) have pulled Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce from circulation after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked the product to a widespread cyclospora outbreak associated with Taco Bell restaurants.

Bangkok Post · Jul 17

US links Taco Bell lettuce to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

NEW YORK - US officials on Friday pinned the source of a diarrhea-causing foodborne parasite as shredded iceberg lettuce used by the fast food chain Taco Bell.

We Got This Covered · Jul 17

The Real Culprit Behind Taco Bell Parasite Outbreak Has Been Uncovered

An international supply chain paralyzed by a single salad

The Independent UK · Jul 17

Many cyclospora outbreak patients didn’t eat at Taco Bell, state health officials say

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

Man sues Taco Bell over parasitic infection that left him unable to work

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The Independent UK · Jul 17

From Taco Bell to Chipotle: Notable foodborne illness outbreaks at US restaurant chains

A widespread cyclospora outbreak, linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states, has prompted federal health officials to identify a single supplier as the source of the contamination

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