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Iceberg lettuce supplier investigated as possible source in cyclosporiasis outbreak

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The FDA has identified Taylor Farms as the likely source of lettuce contaminated with the parasite behind cyclosporiasis, as the outbreak grows.

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A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.

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The locations were in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia

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Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak The

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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating an iceberg lettuce supplier as the source of a parasite outbreak causing "explosive" diarrhea in people who contract the illness.

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Nationwide, nearly 7,000 people may have been sickened, with 1,645 of those cases confirmed and more than 5,100 still under investigation.

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The FDA is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms as a source in an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis.

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**Summary:** An investigation into an ice cream supplier for fast-food chain Taco Bell is being conducted to determine if they are a potential source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting thousands of people across multiple states. **Why It Matters:** This investigation highlights the need for increased scrutiny and transparency in food supply chains, especially when

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