Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak | Philadelphia News

Taco Bell is under fire after federal health officials trace a massive cyclospora outbreak to shredded lettuce from a single California supplier—rumored to be Taylor Farms—served in five states. The parasite, which causes severe diarrhea, spreads via contaminated produce, often from tainted irrigation water. While Taco Bell has halted use of the supplier’s lettuce, the FDA is still investigating whether contaminated batches may be circulating elsewhere. This isn’t Taylor Farms’ first rodeo: they’ve been linked to past outbreaks, including a 2013 cyclosporiasis scare and a 2024 E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s onions. Experts say improved detection and climate change may be driving up reported cases. 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/fd3b131052799e7d