Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection caused by contaminated food or water, has been linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states.
The outbreak has resulted in numerous reported cases and hospitalizations across the affected regions. What's Behind the Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce?
Cyclosporiasis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread through contaminated food or water.