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Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Explained | Spokane News
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak is sweeping across the U.S., with over 1,600 reported cases and 94 hospitalizations, many tied to Taco Bell locations in five states. The culprit? Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, which has voluntarily recalled all produce from that region — though it represents less than 1% of U.S. supply. Taco Bell is swiftly removing affected lettuce and replacing it within 24 hours in key areas. This isn’t the first time Taylor Farms has been linked to such an outbreak — they faced a similar scare in 2013 — and are now doubling down on food safety promises to…
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