Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell linked to Cyclospora outbreak
A Cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. Midwest has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to some Taco Bell restaurants. Health officials are investigating the surge in cases, which has reached record levels for this parasite.
Why it matters
This represents a significant public health concern regarding food safety and supply chain contamination in the restaurant industry.
Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis , a source familiar with the investigation told CNN Thursday.
The article provides factual reporting on a public health investigation based on CDC and state health department data.
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