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Michigan is facing its worst cyclosporiasis outbreak ever, with over 11,000 cases and nearly 200 hospitalizations — two deaths confirmed. The culprit? Shredded lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, tied to Taco Bell. This outbreak spans nine states, and while initial tests were misleading, officials still point to the lettuce as the source. The CDC is investigating multiple clusters, but this one — linked to Taylor Farms and Taco Bell — is now the largest in U.S. history. Both companies acted swiftly: Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall in July, and Taco Bell pulled the ingredient nationwide before FDA confirmation. The FDA continues its probe, with no official positive test yet, but the evidence strongly points to the lettuce. Two smaller outbreaks are also under review — but they’re far less severe and not yet tied to any specific product.

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