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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce | Dayton News
Taco Bell is pulling shredded iceberg lettuce from five states amid a major cyclospora outbreak tied to a single Mexican supplier, likely Taylor Farms — though the FDA hasn’t yet advised avoiding grocery produce. Thousands are sick, and while the illness is usually not fatal, it causes severe digestive issues. Consumers are already shifting behavior, potentially triggering short-term price spikes — especially for leafy greens — even if the outbreak is contained. Past outbreaks show shoppers avoid all lettuce types, not just the tainted kind, and experts warn that even unrelated salad items…
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