Lawsuit alleges Taco Bell meal in Ohio caused Army veteran's cyclospora infection

Taco Bell and its franchisees have been sued at least three times in federal court this week over the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Jul 17, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Ohio customer files lawsuit after Taco Bell meals during parasite outbreak

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North Olmsted man sues Taco Bell franchisee after contracting cyclosporiasis

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Ohio customer files lawsuit after Taco Bell meals during parasite outbreak

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North Olmsted man sues Taco Bell, alleges cyclospora infection linked to Chicken Stackers

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Lawsuits: 3 NE Ohioans claim they got sick after eating Taco Bell amid Cyclospora outbreak

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Taco Bell Hit With Federal Lawsuits Over Cyclosporiasis Infections

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AL.comLean Right· Jul 17, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

Ohio customer files lawsuit after Taco Bell meals during parasite outbreak

FOX BusinessLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Ohio man sues Taco Bell franchisee, claiming cyclospora infection left him sick for 2 weeks

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Jul 17Taco Bell Hit With Federal Lawsuits Over Cyclosporiasis Infections
Jul 17Lawsuit alleges Taco Bell meal in Ohio caused Army veteran's cyclospora infection

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