Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce, Tomato at Select Restaurants as Cyclospora Cases Spread to 31 States
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Updated · Her Campus · Jul 15
Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce, Tomato at Select Restaurants as Cyclospora Cases Spread to 31 States
3 articles · Updated · Her Campus · Jul 15
Summary
Taco Bell said it temporarily removed lettuce and tomato at select restaurants as a precaution while U.S. health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak.
31 states have reported cases, but the CDC has not confirmed any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer as the source; prior outbreaks have often been tied to fresh produce.
Chipotle and Restaurant Brands International said July 13 they were aware of the outbreak but had found no evidence linking their restaurant ingredients to the investigation.
CDC guidance still does not call for consumers to avoid fresh produce broadly, instead urging washing fruits and vegetables, handwashing and standard food-safety practices.