Lettuce supplier for Taco Bell investigated as possible source for cyclosporiasis outbreak
Summary
The FDA is investigating a supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico as a possible source of an illness outbreak called cyclosporiasis. This supplier provides lettuce to Taco Bell locations in five states where people have fallen ill.Key Facts
- The illness involved is cyclosporiasis, caused by a parasite.
- Thousands of people have gotten sick from this outbreak.
- The FDA has traced the possible source to one lettuce supplier.
- The lettuce comes from Mexico.
- Taco Bell uses lettuce from this supplier in at least five states.
- Health officials are investigating to confirm the source of the outbreak.
- Cyclosporiasis is linked to consuming contaminated food or water.
- The investigation aims to prevent further illness by identifying and addressing the source.
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