CDC expands largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to 9 states
A cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and Taco Bell has expanded across nine states, prompting federal investigations and litigation.
- Intelligence Anchor: CDC expands largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to 9 states
- Core Takeaway: A cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and Taco Bell has expanded across nine states, prompting federal investigations and litigation.
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What happened
The CDC has expanded an ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing diarrhea, to nine states. Health officials and the FDA are currently investigating clusters of the illness in connection with iceberg lettuce, with some reports specifically identifying Taco Bell as a point of exposure.
Coverage from outlets including Bloomberg, CBS News, NBC 5 Chicago, and KCTV emphasizes the widespread distribution of Taylor Farms produce. The Detroit News reports that legal action has been initiated, with a Michigan couple filing a lawsuit against both Taylor Farms and Taco Bell following their diagnosis.
Ongoing updates will focus on the status of food recalls and the FDA's investigation into the identified clusters. Coverage does not yet specify the full scope of potential additional food recalls or the timeline for the containment of the outbreak.
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The reporting (7)
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite tied to Taco Bell now linked to 4 more states KCTV · 57d ago
- Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite tied to Taco Bell now linked to 4 more states WTOC · 57d ago
- Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce expands to 9 states 10TV · 57d ago
- Taylor Farms Produce Is Sold Everywhere, Making Outbreak Difficult to Escape Bloomberg.com · 57d ago
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce expands to 4 more states CBS News · 58d ago
- FDA investigating new cluster of cyclosporiasis with 72 cases. Where do food recalls stand? NBC 5 Chicago · 58d ago
- Michigan couple sues Taylor Farms, Taco Bell after getting cyclosporiasis The Detroit News · 58d ago
Questions people are asking
How many states are affected?
The outbreak is currently linked to nine states.
What is the suspected source of the parasite?
Reports from various outlets indicate the parasite is linked to iceberg lettuce and Taco Bell.
Are there legal developments?
Yes, The Detroit News reports that a Michigan couple has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Farms and Taco Bell.
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