NBC 6 South Florida (WTVJ)Updated 20h ago · First reported Jul 15, 6:28 AM
Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce.
Why it matters: The outbreak could have significant consequences for public health and Taco Bell's business reputation.
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The story is based on an ongoing investigation and reported facts, but the exact cause of the outbreak is still unknown.
No individually-confirmed facts have been identified yet.
Missing from current reporting: the exact cause of the outbreak
The outbreak could have significant consequences for public health and Taco Bell's business reputation.
The outcome of the investigation and any potential recalls or changes to Taco Bell's food safety protocols.
Q13 FOX (Seattle, KCPQ)A cyclosporiasis outbreak is happening in the country, with hundreds of Americans affected across the country, including over 3,700 reported cases in Michigan as of July 15.
KHOU 11 (Houston)Taco Bell has temporarily pulled produce ingredients at some locations amid a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
Over 20 counties in Florida have documented cases of a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, with 50 cases reported in the state since May 1.
KXAN (Austin)There is an outbreak of cyclosporiasis spreading across dozens of U.S. states.
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