Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce Triggered Cyclospora Outbreak Causing Explosive Diarrhea
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Updated · The Aspen Times · Jul 23
Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce Triggered Cyclospora Outbreak Causing Explosive Diarrhea
3 articles · Updated · The Aspen Times · Jul 23
Summary
Contaminated iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell was identified as the source of the cyclospora outbreak tied to widespread gastrointestinal illness.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause severe diarrhea, and the report links the latest outbreak specifically to lettuce rather than a broader unknown source.
The identification narrows the focus of the foodborne illness investigation to a single ingredient and restaurant chain.
The finding comes amid broader public concern over a summer outbreak marked by reports of "explosive diarrhea" and heightened attention to food safety.