Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Linked to Mexico | Calgary News

A major cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier has sickened over 1,600 people across five U.S. states, all tied to Taco Bell locations. The CDC is warning consumers to avoid the contaminated lettuce, while the FDA investigates Taylor Farms, a California distributor, as the likely middleman. Taco Bell has halted use of the affected supply, but the investigation continues — with other chains like Wendy’s and Chipotle unaffected so far. Cyclospora, a heat-tolerant parasite spread through contaminated produce, causes severe diarrhea and is treatable with antibiotics — though not fun. Cases are also emerging in Canada, mostly tied to travel to Mexico. This outbreak underscores the importance of food sourcing and safety, even at fast-food chains. 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/3c2535d71083fd0d