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Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico linked to widespread cyclospora outbreak

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Federal health officials have identified lettuce sourced from Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants in five U.S. states as the cause of a widespread cyclospora outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advised consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce from these Taco Bell locations due to a record number of cases reported across more than 30 states. The investigation points to a single supplier, Taylor Farms of Salinas, California, which has been previously linked to foodborne illnesses. AI

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Taco Bell lettuce from Mexico linked to widespread cyclospora outbreak

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Bill Barrow, Mike Stobbe, The Associated Press ·

    Lettuce from Mexico sold at Taco Bells in 5 states identified as source of diarrhea-causing parasite

    Federal warnings to consumers did not identify the company, but an official briefed on the investigation said it was Taylor Farms of Salinas, California.

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