Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Taco Bell sales
Americans are making fewer visits to food chains with lettuce-heavy menus as concerns mount over the cyclospora outbreak.
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Part of The 2026 US cyclospora outbreak, the largest on record
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17 sourcesTaco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states
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8 sourcesAuthorities Identify Source of Nationwide Cyclospora Outbreak: Salad Distributer Used By Taco Bell
FDA says Taco Bell to stop using lettuce supplier linked to multistate parasite outbreak
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4 developments- Jul 17FDA says Taco Bell to stop using lettuce supplier linked to multistate parasite outbreak
- Jul 17Taco Bell Moves Quickly As Cyclospora Investigation Expands
- Jul 20Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic
- Jul 21Taco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states
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Quiet for 88 daysLast development · Jul 21 — Taco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states