CDC and FDA link lettuce at Taco Bell in five states to cyclospora outbreak
Summary
Federal health officials found that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five US states came from Mexico and caused an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes diarrhea. The CDC and FDA are working with the lettuce supplier to remove any contaminated products, and Taco Bell has stopped using lettuce from that supplier.Key Facts
- The outbreak involves cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea.
- Lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia is linked to the outbreak.
- The CDC and FDA have identified one lettuce supplier but did not name the company publicly.
- Taco Bell has voluntarily stopped using lettuce from this supplier and removed some ingredients as a precaution.
- More than 30 states have reported cyclospora infections this year, with more cases than the previous US record in 2019.
- Cyclospora spreads through feces and contaminates food via water or contact with feces.
- The illness usually is not life-threatening and can be treated with antibiotics.
- The number of cyclospora cases has increased partly due to climate change and improved testing methods.
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