Cyclosporiasis: officials looking at Taco Bell lettuce supplier as potential source of outbreak
Summary
Health officials are investigating iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, supplied to Taco Bell, as a possible cause of a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US. Taco Bell has removed the lettuce from some states and plans to replace it, while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continues to track the illness.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic illness causing watery diarrhea.
- The CDC confirmed 1,645 lab cases and 145 hospitalizations so far, with more cases pending analysis.
- The outbreak is expected to continue through August and may affect more people than reported.
- Cases linked to the outbreak have been found in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
- Taco Bell voluntarily removed the implicated lettuce from some states and is replacing it quickly.
- Officials are still investigating Taylor Farms lettuce as a potential source of the outbreak.
- The Trump administration has faced criticism for budget cuts affecting food safety programs, though officials say these cuts have not harmed the outbreak response.
- A White House spokesperson confirmed that CDC and FDA have the resources needed for managing the outbreak.
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