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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | Raleigh News
A mysterious parasite outbreak is spreading across the country, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations in central Mexico. Cyclospora cayetanensis causes severe watery diarrhea, but its stealthy nature makes tracking it tough—symptoms appear weeks after infection, and many mild cases go undiagnosed. Since the parasite can’t be easily cultured in labs, investigators rely on patient interviews and supply chain checks to trace contamination. With outbreaks taking weeks to confirm, health officials urge caution and food safety vigilance as recalls and supplier changes roll out…
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