US: Taco Bell removes lettuce after parasite outbreak
Summary
Taco Bell is removing lettuce from many of its restaurants after a parasite outbreak linked to the food. The outbreak caused illness in multiple states, resulting in 94 people being hospitalized but no deaths.Key Facts
- Taco Bell is taking lettuce off its menu at many locations.
- The decision follows reports of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in several states.
- Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection caused by contaminated food or water.
- The outbreak is the largest of its kind in the United States.
- So far, no deaths have been reported from the illness.
- 94 people have required hospital care due to the infection.
- The parasite causes symptoms like severe diarrhea.
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