Multi-State Foodborne Illness Outbreak Linked to Lettuce at Taco Bell

Health authorities are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with over 1,600 confirmed cases across five states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration have linked the illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants. The contaminated lettuce originated from a single Mexican supplier, prompting ongoing investigation and public health alerts.