Science July 17, 2026 at 3:48 PM

'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections in 5 states linked to Taco Bell lettuce; other cases still under investigation

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Lettuce served at Taco Bell has been identified as a source of Cyclospora infections affecting people across five states.

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