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Taco Bell Under Fire in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak | Washington DC News
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is sweeping across the U.S., with over 2,600 cases in Michigan alone — the largest in state history. Health officials are pointing to lettuce and salad greens as the likely source, urging consumers to avoid outer leaves and cook greens thoroughly. Taco Bell is under scrutiny after voluntarily removing lettuce and pico de gallo from menus in Detroit and beyond, though the company says no direct link has been confirmed. While no deaths have been reported, the illness can cause severe, prolonged diarrhea — and past outbreaks have traced back to other produce like…
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