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A Taco Bell customer’s illness from Cyclospora has sparked a major legal and public health firestorm—Edgar Mercado, 50, says he lost his job after severe vomiting and diarrhea linked to contaminated lettuce, now suing the chain and supplier Taylor Farms. His lawyer represents 300 others in Illinois, pushing for accountability and answers on how fecal contamination slipped through, as officials warn this outbreak is unusually widespread—with nearly 1,000 cases and hospitalizations reported. Experts note the parasite’s resilience and the need for cooking produce, while critics point to understaffed federal agencies slowing response. Mercado, thankfully recovering with hydration alone, is just one of many victims in what could become a landmark case.

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