Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Explained | Spokane News

A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is sweeping across the U.S., with over 1,600 reported cases and 94 hospitalizations, many tied to Taco Bell locations in five states. The culprit? Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, which has voluntarily recalled all produce from that region — though it represents less than 1% of U.S. supply. Taco Bell is swiftly removing affected lettuce and replacing it within 24 hours in key areas. This isn’t the first time Taylor Farms has been linked to such an outbreak — they faced a similar scare in 2013 — and are now doubling down on food safety promises to rebuild trust. Officials warn the true number of cases could be higher, as many illnesses go unreported or undiagnosed for weeks. The CDC is also investigating unrelated cases in 34 other states. 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/19648ce4c18e9b31