Taco Bell Is No Longer Selling These 5 Menu Items After Parasite Outbreak Causes ‘Explosive Diarrhea’
Taco Bell has removed five menu items from select locations following reports of a cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak.
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The brief
Taco Bell has stopped serving specific menu items, including lettuce and guacamole, in response to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis. The decision follows reports linking these ingredients to cases of diarrhea.
Coverage from UPI, the New York Post, People, Audacy, and Allrecipes details the withdrawal of these items from various locations. These outlets emphasize the connection between the parasite outbreak and the temporary removal of the affected products from the company's offerings.
Future reports are expected to clarify if additional ingredients will be impacted or if service will resume for the omitted items.
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Quick answers
What specific ingredients are being pulled?
Current coverage identifies lettuce and guacamole as ingredients that are no longer being served.
What is the health concern identified in reports?
Reports mention an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, which is described as a parasite causing explosive diarrhea.
How many locations are affected?
Coverage does not yet specify the exact number of Taco Bell locations affected by these menu changes.
Coverage (6)
- Taco Bell is pulling these ingredients from menu items amid ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak The Independent · 12h ago
- Some Taco Bells cut items from menus due to explosive diarrhea bug upi.com · 12h ago
- Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge New York Post · 12h ago
- Taco Bell Locations Stop Serving Lettuce and Guacamole amid ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak: Report People.com · 12h ago
- Taco Bell won't serve certain items amid cyclosporaisis outbreak Audacy · 12h ago
- Taco Bell Is No Longer Selling These 5 Menu Items After Parasite Outbreak Causes ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Allrecipes · 12h ago
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