Claims: Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states

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  1. title: Taco Bell iceberg lettuce identified as source of cyclosporiasis in 5 states (alleges; supported) Source
  2. url: https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/07/taco-bell-iceburg-lettuce-identified-as-source-of-cyclosporiasis-in-5-states/ (alleges; supported) Source
  3. summary: Federal officials on Friday announced that shredded iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico and served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states is a source of Cyclospora , the foodborne parasite causing the nationwide surge in cases of explosive, watery diarrhea. The five states are Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. A traceback investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration identified a single supplier in Mexico as the source… (alleges; supported) Source
  4. published: Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:45:23 +0000 (alleges; supported) Source