Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states
Summary
Federal health officials report that a parasite causing diarrhea, linked to shredded lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants, has spread to four more states. The total number of affected states in this outbreak is now nine.Key Facts
- The parasite causes diarrhea and is named cyclospora.
- The outbreak originally involved Taco Bell restaurants.
- Four new states added: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
- The outbreak previously affected Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the investigation.
- This is the largest cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. to date.
- The spread is linked specifically to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell.
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