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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
By Alex Dvorak and The Associated Press at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
A source of a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing “explosive” diarrhea, in several Midwest states has been officially identified.
Federal health officials said lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five states has been named a sourc...
Key takeaway Federal health officials said lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five states has been named a source of the rapid spread in cases, though additional sources could still be named.
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Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? A source of a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing “explosive” diarrhea, in several Midwest states has been officially identified.
Federal health officials said lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five states has been named a sourc...
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