The cyclospora outbreak lawsuits have begun

Americans who have been sickened by the cyclospora outbreak are starting to file lawsuits. DigiPub/Getty Images An outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite is spreading across the US. Health officials have linked the outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell. People have begun taking legal action against Taco Bell and its supplier, Taylor Farms. On July 16, health officials linked shredded lettuce sold at US-based Taco Bell restaurants to the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Within hours, the lawsuits began. At least four lawsuits have been filed so far in state and federal courts, as cases linked to the microscopic parasite continue to spread across multiple states. Taylor Farms , a supplier of Taco Bell, said last week it was recalling its iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico. Health officials are still investigating the outbreak, meaning other affected products or sources could still emerge.