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CDC: Taco Bell lettuce linked to Cyclospora outbreak

US cyclosporiasis cases top 4,100 as CDC investigates lettuce-linked outbreak

July 21 (Reuters) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has pegged the number of domestically acquired, lab-confirmed U.S. cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 at 4,173 after federal and state officials examined outbreaks including a multistate one linked to lettuce.

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CDC says 4 states likely linked in cyclosporiasis outbreak. See which ones

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Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states, CDC says

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FDA: Iceberg Lettuce Recall Stands After False Positive For Cyclospora

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has prompted a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sold by Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico.

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FDA says Taylor Farms cyclospora finding was a false positive

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Mexico says there is no evidence its lettuce caused US outbreak

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FDA still focused on Taylor Farms lettuce as Cyclospora source despite retracted test

There are now over 1,600 confirmed cases of diarrhea caused by this water and food-borne parasite and a growing number of suspected cases in the thousands.

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Americans are skipping lettuce and salads as investigation into cyclospora outbreak continues

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Not just Taco Bell: Parasite outbreak tied to lettuce dents restaurant traffic

Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak

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Confusion swirls on source of diarrhea outbreak, but it’s still Taylor Farms

Federal officials on Monday reaffirmed that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms still appears to be the source of Cyclospora, the microscopic parasite behind a multi-state surge in explosive diarrhea ca...

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Taylor Farms still most likely source of cyclospora outbreak, FDA says

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Taylor Farms still tied to cyclospora outbreak despite 'false positive,' FDA says

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Blumenthal demands answers from CDC over Cyclospora outbreak response

Sen. Richard Blumenthal is demanding answers from the CDC about delays and confusion in the federal response to a Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened hundreds nationwide.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US, by the numbers

Some US states are facing a large and growing outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclospora, a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh food or water.

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CDC confirms multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, the parasite-based illness, in at least four states.

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Trump's CDC cut tracking of 'explosive diarrhea' parasite before 2026 outbreak

FoodNet, a CDC-led federal collaboration, made tracking the cyclospora parasite optional in 2025.

Cyclosporiasis updates. CDC, FDA link Taco Bell's lettuce to outbreak

Meanwhile, Taco Bell removed ingredients from some locations in a move the fast-food chain described as precautionary.

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Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff questions RFK Jr. over CDC foodborne illness surveillance during Cyclospora outbreak

U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff is demanding answers from Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over changes made to a federal foodborne illness surveillance program.

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Ohio man sues Taco Bell franchise operator after Cyclospora infection

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