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Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Shredded Lettuce | Austin News
A major Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has sickened nearly 2,000 people across nine states, with over 100 hospitalized—though no deaths have been reported. The outbreak began with Taco Bell, which stopped using the contaminated lettuce on the same day Taylor Farms issued a recall on July 17. The parasite, often spread through tainted water, causes severe intestinal illness. Affected lettuce was also distributed to food service providers in 27 states and sold at Walmart under the Marketside brand, with best-by dates between July 18 and August…
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