Taco Bell eyed in explosive diarrheal outbreak; leafy greens suspected
Summary
A large outbreak of a diarrheal parasite called Cyclospora is happening across the United States, with Michigan reporting over 3,300 cases this year. Officials suspect leafy greens like lettuce may be the source, and some Taco Bell restaurants have stopped selling certain fresh produce during the investigation.Key Facts
- Cyclospora causes symptoms like watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and nausea.
- Michigan usually reports about 50 cases yearly but has seen 3,309 cases as of mid-July 2024.
- Forty-four people in Michigan have been hospitalized due to the infection.
- Health officials suspect leafy greens, especially lettuce, as the likely source of the outbreak.
- Taco Bell restaurants in the Detroit area temporarily removed lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo, and guacamole from sale.
- At least 31 other states, including New York, Ohio, and North Carolina, are also reporting cases.
- Identifying the exact contaminated food is hard because symptoms can take up to two weeks to appear.
- Health advice includes buying whole heads of lettuce, removing outer leaves, washing thoroughly, or cooking produce to kill the parasite.
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