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foodbusinessnews.netfinance3 hrs ago
Taco Bell Completes Nationwide Removal of Taylor Farms Lettuce
Taco Bell finished pulling affected Taylor Farms lettuce from all U.S. restaurants on July 17. Taylor Farms de Mexico also began removing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico from the U.S. market after receiving information from officials.
world3 hrs ago
Taco Bell, Taylor Farms remove lettuce after CDC links outbreak to Mexican supplier
More than 1,644 cyclosporiasis cases have been reported across five states. Taco Bell and Taylor Farms have pulled lettuce from affected regions while the CDC traces the source to one Mexican iceberg lettuce supplier.
slate.compolitics4 hrs ago
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Tied to Taco Bell Lettuce Leaves Thousands Ill but No Deaths
Federal agencies identified the source of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that sickened thousands across the Midwest. The contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce came from a supplier in Mexico associated with Taylor Farms.
New York Postbusiness5 hrs ago
Lawsuits filed over cyclosporiasis illnesses linked to Taco Bell; company removes suspect lettuce
An Ohio resident and a Michigan couple sued Taco Bell franchisees and suppliers after contracting cyclosporiasis from meals eaten in June. The filings come amid a wider outbreak that has produced 1,645 confirmed cases across 34 states.
kpbs.orgbusiness1 day ago
CDC Reports 1,645 Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States; No Source Confirmed
Investigators have traced potential contamination to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell locations. Michigan has recorded the highest number of cases with more than 4,300 confirmed.
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+10finance2 days ago
U.S. Cyclospora Cases Top 2019 Record, Mostly in Michigan, With No Deaths Reported
State data show more than 4,700 cases reported across 34 states, exceeding the prior high. Michigan accounts for over 3,300 infections, with officials linking cases in four states to possible lettuce exposure.
chicago.suntimes.comscience2 days ago
U.S. Cyclosporiasis Cases Near 7,000 With Michigan Reporting Over 3,300
Nearly 7,000 potential cyclosporiasis infections have been recorded nationwide, more than 3,300 of them in Michigan. Officials identified tainted lettuce as the likely source and warned that actual numbers are higher due to under-testing.
chicago.suntimes.comscience3 days ago
CDC Reports Nearly 7,000 Possible Cyclosporiasis Cases Across 34 States, No Deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday that nearly 7,000 people may have cyclosporiasis. Michigan leads with 3,309 confirmed cases, and investigators point to lettuce or salad greens as possible sources.
forbes.comfinance3 days ago
New York Attorney Tests Positive for Cyclosporiasis After May Lunch
Chase Strangio, 43, tested positive for the parasite on June 4 after symptoms began in late May. The case is linked to a corporate lunch featuring chopped lettuce and cilantro.
winnipegfreepress.comscience4 days ago
Water Lettuce Covered 70 Percent of El Salvador Lake in 2025
The Guardian reported that invasive water lettuce blanketed nearly 70 percent of Lake Suchitlán by August 2025, triggering a fish die-off and forcing fishers to seek other work. Tourism declined as the water turned opaque and foul-smelling. No official explanation has been issued…
nrn.comworld8 days ago
Taco Bell Removes Lettuce, Cilantro and Other Items at Three Locations Amid Cyclosporiasis Recall
Three Taco Bell restaurants have posted signs removing lettuce, cilantro, onion, pico de gallo and guacamole from menus due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The move follows nearly 2,000 reported cases nationwide. Health officials are investigating the source.
nypost.comworld59 days agoUpdated
Australian Farmer Discovers Live Frog in Sealed Lettuce Bag
An Australian farmer found a live frog inside a sealed bag of lettuce. The frog was named Greg and later released near a dam.
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rte.ieworld59 days ago
Australian Farmer Finds Live Frog in Sealed Bag of Lettuce
A group of housemates in Western Australia discovered a live frog inside a sealed bag of lettuce purchased from a supermarket. The frog was released at a nearby pond after the household named it Greg.
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