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Cyclospora Outbreak Traced to Taco Bell Lettuce | Pittsburgh News
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Over 1,600 people across five states are sickened in a major Cyclospora outbreak, with the FDA and CDC pointing to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell locations as the likely source. The parasite, spread through contaminated water, caused 94 hospitalizations but no deaths. Traced to a single Mexican supplier, Taco Bell has pulled the ingredient and is cooperating. State and federal data discrepancies mean numbers are still climbing — but this outbreak is a stark reminder to stay vigilant about food safety, especially as warmer weather ramps up risk.
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