Taco Bell has pulled lettuce from one of its suppliers as federal investigators probe a fast-moving Cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to restaurants in five states.
“We take your health and safety seriously and have removed all affected Taylor Farms lettuce from Taco Bell stores. So go ahead and enjoy your Taco Bell today,” Taco Bell said in a statement on social media.
Taco Bell said it removed Taylor Farms lettuce from its restaurants, after the popular salad producer was identified as the possible source of the outbreak.
Taylor Farms said it would remove iceberg lettuce it sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market.
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According to CDC data, 34 states are reporting a combined 1,645 Cyclosporiasis cases as of July 15, but local and state health data show at least 6,756 cases in 38 states.
The CDC says case numbers are likely much higher than what the agency is reporting.
The illness is not usually life-threatening and is typically treated with antibiotics.
Cyclosporiasis infections typically cause watery diarrhea, fatigue, stomach cramps and loss of appetite, with symptoms often lasting weeks without treatment.
In the U.S., the parasite is typically spread through fresh produce in hot weather. It doesn’t spread from person-to-person.
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