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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
By Josh Skluzacek at KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to ea...
Key takeaway A record number of cyclospora cases have been reported in more than 30 states, and experts have said not every recent U.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
Minneapolis residents who frequent Taco Bell should be aware that while the contaminated lettuce has been identified in five states, the investigation is ongoing and other states, including Minnesota, may still be at risk. The fact that the CDC and FDA are working to determine if potentially contaminated lettuce remains on the market, including in other states, suggests that the issue may not be limited to the initially identified states. As the number of cyclospora infections in the US surpasses the record set in 2019, it is crucial for local health officials to remain vigilant and for consumers to be cautious when consuming lettuce from any source. Minneapolis-St. Paul area residents should continue to monitor updates from local health authorities and take precautions to protect themselves from foodborne illnesses. The city's health department may need to increase surveillance and testing to quickly identify any potential cases in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned consumers not to ea...
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