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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell | Greenville News
Taco Bell’s shredded iceberg lettuce is under fire after sparking a major cyclosporiasis outbreak across five Midwestern states, with over 1,600 cases reported — though the chain has already pulled the product. Meanwhile, North Carolina reports at least 307 cases, mostly in Wake County, with no confirmed link to the Taco Bell outbreak. Health officials are tracing outbreaks through food sources, noting recurring herb patterns, but stress this parasite spreads via multiple routes — often through contaminated produce or water. To stay safe, cook food to 158°F, rinse and scrub produce…
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