Taco Bell Customers Launch Lawsuits Over Cyclospora Outbreak
Summary
Several customers have sued Taco Bell and its lettuce supplier, Taylor Farms, after a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five U.S. states. Federal agencies initially linked the outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms but later said tests produced a false positive and have not confirmed the exact source.Key Facts
- Customers filed three lawsuits in Ohio and Michigan against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms.
- The lawsuits claim the companies were negligent and caused illnesses from cyclospora, a parasite that causes diarrhea.
- The outbreak was reported in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- The CDC advised people not to eat lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico used in Taco Bell restaurants.
- Taco Bell said it removed potentially affected lettuce quickly after the outbreak was reported.
- The FDA later said testing showed a "false positive" for contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms.
- Taylor Fresh Foods, the parent company, said the FDA apologized for the testing error.
- The lawsuits seek damages ranging from $25,000 to $75,000 for medical costs and suffering caused by the outbreak.
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