Possible source of contamination identified in ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleTaylor Farms, a supplier of shredded iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell, has been identified as a potential source of contamination in a widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak. The outbreak has seen nearly 7,000 cases reported across 34 US states since May, with Michigan and New York being the most affected. Taco Bell has temporarily removed certain ingredients, including lettuce, from select restaurants as a precautionary measure, though public health officials have not confirmed a direct link. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite from contaminated food or water, leading to symptoms such as cramping, nausea and explosive diarrhea. Michigan officials had previously indicated lettuce as a common product in their investigation, with the state reporting over 4,300 cases and around 100 hospitalizations. In fullLettuce supplier identified as possible source of explosive diarrhea parasite, report saysMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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