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HEALTHJul 17 · 11:47 UTCWTOP DCWTOP Staff

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

Federal health officials confirmed shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell in five U.S. states as the source of a cyclospora parasite outbreak. The CDC and FDA are investigating, with Taco Bell committing to stop using the contaminated lettuce. Over 30 states have reported infections this year, surpassing previous records.

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