An outbreak of stomach infections in the U.S., how the Cyclospora parasite makes people sick, and what researchers know so far about its origins
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July 18, 2026
The United States is currently battling growing cyclospora outbreaks in various states. Researchers say this is the largest such outbreak in the country’s history, and health officials have yet to determine the source. Since May 1, 1,645 cases of…
Taco Bell lettuce linked to U.S. cyclospora outbreak; more than 4,300 cases reported
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July 17, 2026
U.S. regulators have discovered that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants caused an outbreak of a parasite that sickened thousands of people in Michigan and nearby states, and identified a single supplier as the apparent source. Taco…
Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Why is Taco Bell under investigation? What we do know is that officials are examining the cause of ‘explosive diarrhea’
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July 15, 2026
Federal and state health officials are investigating the fast-food chain after Detroit-area Taco Bell stores posted signs saying they were “not available for sale at this time.” lettuceOnions, cilantro onions, pico de gallo and guacamole due…