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A multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce has prompted Taco Bell to voluntarily remove certain ingredients in select restaurants as health officials investigate the source. More than 1,600 cases have been reported across 5 states, with no deaths; several chains including Sweetgreen and Yum Brands are affected by stock moves and supplier investigations.
The cyclospora outbreak has prompted U.S. retailers to reduce reliance on iceberg-containing lettuce from Mexico, with officials linking a Taylor Farms supply to the parasite. Stores are promoting greenhouse-grown greens as a safer alternative while regulators investigate the broader causes and suppliers.
Public health officials have linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms supplier. Taco Bell has removed potentially contaminated lettuce from select states; Taco Bell and Taylor Farms deny branded products are at fault. The CDC reports nearly 7,000 cases across 34 states, with Michigan and New York hardest hit.