leafy greens
Coverage of leafy greens in the Nexus archive.
- Taco Bell takes extra cyclospora precautions while CDC investigates outbreak
Taco Bell has voluntarily removed certain menu ingredients in select locations as a precaution against cyclospora contamination during a CDC investigation into a multistate outbreak linked to fresh produce. The CDC advises washing produce but notes no guaranteed method to avoid cyclospora, while Taco Bell's measures exceed current guidelines despite no confirmed link to the chain.
- Don’t skip fruits and veggies amid cyclosporiasis outbreak, but take precautions, health official says
Health officials advise continuing to consume fresh fruits and vegetables during a cyclosporiasis outbreak but recommend precautions like thorough washing and cooking to reduce infection risk. Over 30 U.S. states have reported cyclospora cases surpassing 2019 records, though no deaths have been reported. CDC data lags behind state reports, and the source of the parasite remains unclear.
- Cyclospora parasite cases reported in DFW as nationwide outbreak spreads
Health officials report a nationwide cyclospora outbreak linked to leafy greens, with nearly 7,000 cases across 30 states. Texas has confirmed fewer than several dozen cases as part of the outbreak.