Missouri Leads Nation in Lettuce Outbreak | Jefferson City News

Missouri’s now third in the nation for cyclosporiasis cases, with over 1,000 confirmed infections tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms—distributed nationwide to chains like Walmart and Taco Bell. Contaminated water in Mexican fields is suspected as the source, and while Taco Bell has pulled the product, cases are still rising as investigations continue. This outbreak dwarfs past ones due to massive distribution and summer produce trends. Symptoms include vomiting and dehydration, treatable but dangerous for vulnerable groups—and two deaths in Michigan have been linked to the illness. With the recalled lettuce off shelves for weeks, experts hope new cases will soon decline. 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/e8a11b44fb9e785f