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Foodborne illnesses at restaurant chains are rare but can sicken customers
By ABC at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 17, 2026
· 5 min read
NEW YORK (AP) — Big U.S. restaurant chains don’t get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often, but the number of meals they serve causes a lot of concern when contamination of some kind sickens customers.
Federal health officials identified iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locat...
Key takeaway Taco Bell issued a statement on Thursday saying that “the affected ingredient from our supplier is being indefinitely removed from our supply chain nationwide and will be replaced within 24 hours in select states.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents who frequent national restaurant chains like Taco Bell, McDonald's, and Wendy's should be aware that foodborne illnesses can occur even in large, well-established companies. The recent outbreak of cyclospora infections linked to Taco Bell's iceberg lettuce from Mexico is a concern, especially given the widespread nature of the contamination across five states. Locally, Minneapolis consumers may want to check if their favorite restaurants source produce from Taylor Farms, the California-based supplier implicated in the Taco Bell outbreak and a previous outbreak linked to McDonald's hamburgers. As federal health officials continue to investigate, it's possible that other local restaurants or retailers may be affected, highlighting the need for vigilant food safety practices throughout the supply chain. Minneapolis health officials will likely be monitoring the situation closely to protect local consumers.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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Federal health officials identified iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locat...
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