Lettuce tied to diarrhea parasite outbreak: how to stay safe

0 July 17, 2026 16:00

Shredded iceberg lettuce sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and US Food and Drug Administration said.

“Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia,” the CDC said in its investigation update. Cases of the intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite are surging across the US, with nearly 7,000 cases confirmed or under investigation since May 1, according to data published Tuesday by the CDC. States have reported at least 180 hospitalizations.

0:00 CDC warns against eating shredded lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states
0:55 FDA trying to determine if contaminated lettuce was sold at other stores or areas
1:10 Taco Bell statement
1:51 Cyclosporiasis symptoms
2:13 Is this bigger than Taco Bell? Some cases have come from other sources
3:34 Food safety expert explains how to stay safe
5:04 Are Taco Bell’s actions enough to stop the outbreak?
7:07 What to do if you develop symptoms

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