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Taco Bell Lettuce Outbreak Linked to Supplier | Lexington News
Taco Bell is pulling shredded iceberg lettuce from five states amid a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to a single supplier—Taylor Farms of Salinas, California. The parasite, causing severe diarrhea and hospitalizations across 30+ states, is traced to the supply chain, not restaurant handling. Officials urge caution, suggesting whole lettuce over pre-washed bags, as investigations continue and other brands may be at risk. This outbreak highlights rising cases tied to climate change and better detection, while Taco Bell and Taylor Farms face renewed scrutiny after past food safety issues…
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