Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Explained | Lansing News

A major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell has sickened over 1,600 people across five states, with Michigan hardest hit—over 100 hospitalized. The parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis causes severe diarrhea, nausea, and cramps. Traced to a single Mexican supplier, the FDA is ramping up border screenings while Taco Bell swiftly pulled the product nationwide. This outbreak underscores the complex food chain—and the critical teamwork needed to protect public health. 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/b85de87f65e194fc