Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | St. Louis News

Missouri’s cyclospora cases have exploded—jumping fivefold in a week to 216 infections, with Illinois not far behind at over 240. Health officials are blaming lettuce from Taco Bell, traced to Taylor Farms, which has recalled iceberg lettuce across 27 states, including Missouri and Illinois. This isn’t the first time Taylor Farms has faced food safety scrutiny—last year, a St. Louis lawsuit linked their lettuce to E. coli sickening over 100 people, though the company denies responsibility. While most cyclospora cases resolve without antibiotics, the symptoms are brutal. The outbreak underscores how fragile our food supply chain is—and how fast contamination can ripple nationwide. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42fefe99fa961e66