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'Explosive diarrhea' parasite infections in 5 states linked to Taco Bell lettuce; other cases still under investigation

Lettuce served at Taco Bell has been identified as a source of Cyclospora infections affecting people across five states.

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Taco Bell sued by customer who allegedly contracted ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite

Exclusive details: ‘We are better at this,’ food safety attorney Bill Marler told The Independent. ‘We have been better at this’

The Independent UK

CDC Linked Taco Bell's Cyclospora Outbreak to a Lettuce Supplier. More Than 1,600 People Have Been Affected.

The CDC and the FDA announced that contaminated lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia has been traced to a single supplier.

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Phoenix Leads the Nation in West Nile Virus Deaths as 2026 Season Becomes Worst in Over Two Decades

Maricopa County reports 29 West Nile cases and 4 deaths — the worst early-season start in over 20 years. CDC confirms 48 cases in 23 states. What Phoenix residents need to know now.

Medical Daily

DRC Ebola Outbreak Tops 2,000 Cases as WHO Warns True Toll May Be Twice as High and U.S. Entry Rules Near Expiration

DRC Ebola outbreak exceeds 2,000 cases and 754 deaths. WHO warns true scale may be double. U.S. entry restrictions expire July 21. What travelers need to know.

Medical Daily

Michigan Identifies Lettuce as Likely Cyclospora Source as FDA Tracks Five Active Outbreaks

Cyclospora outbreak hits 34 states. Michigan names lettuce as a likely source after 3,309 cases. CDC confirms 1,645 cases; FDA tracking five separate investigations.

Medical Daily

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak

Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora

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Taco Bell at centre of US Cyclospora outbreak probe; Taylor Farms lettuce under scanner

Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms has emerged as a potential source of a Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands across the United States.

The Times of India

Cyclosporiasis: officials looking at Taco Bell lettuce supplier as potential source of outbreak

Taylor Farms reportedly linked to outbreak thought to be in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky

The Guardian - US

Taco Bell Removes Ingredients at Select Locations as Cyclospora Outbreak Investigation Continues

Taco Bell removed select ingredients July 15 amid the Cyclospora probe. No confirmed link exists. Michigan points to lettuce. Here is what is and is not confirmed.

Medical Daily

‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases skyrocket while CDC still looks for root cause

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The Independent UK

CDC investigating 7,000 cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite with officials still trying to find the cause

The agency says it is aware of 5,100 suspected cases, up from 1,500 earlier this week.

The Independent UK

West Nile Season Opens at a 22-Year High with 38 of 48 Cases Already Involving Brain Disease

CDC confirms 48 West Nile cases by June 30, 2026 — 38 involving brain disease. The earliest severe start in 22 years, with peak season still ahead. What to know now.

Medical Daily

How to avoid tick bites in your yard or while hiking in the woods, and what to do if one starts feasting on you

Ticks are small, and you might not notice when they bite, but the diseases they carry can dramatically harm your health.

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Vaccine Exemption Surge Is Driving the Worst Measles Crisis in Decades, CDC Data Confirms

CDC confirms 2,231 measles cases in 2026 — 93% in unvaccinated individuals. Rising exemption rates are fueling the worst measles crisis since the early 1990s.

Medical Daily

CDC Reports Nearly 7,000 Cyclospora Cases Across 34 States, with Two Outbreak Peaks Identified

CDC confirms nearly 7,000 Cyclospora cases in 34 states — nearly 7x last year's count. Lettuce under investigation. What to know and what to do.

The Guardian - US

Cyclospora is easy for doctors to miss. The US made it even harder to spot

Last year the federal government downgraded active surveillance for this parasite. Now thousands are sick

Tom’s Guide

I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer — here's the advice I'm actually following

I asked ChatGPT how to avoid explosive diarrhea this summer and compared its advice with CDC guidance. Here's what I'm actually doing to stay safe.

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The Guardian - US

CDC nominee Erica Schwartz pressed on whether she will resist RFK Jr’s vaccine agenda

During confirmation hearing Wednesday, Trump’s pick tells Senate health committee she would ‘never betray the science’

Roll Call

CDC nominee walks tightrope on vaccines, service under RFK Jr.

President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday attempted to demonstrate that she can restore trust in the agency, during a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing. The issue of vaccines took center stage during the hearing for Erica Schwartz, who sought…

The Independent UK

Trump’s CDC nominee vows to ‘never betray the science’ in Senate hearing

Dr Erica Schwartz asserted will employ ‘radical transparency’ to restore public trust in the agency.

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Philadelphia woman allegedly spots worm in Whole Foods sea bass and skips dinner. Then she goes back, buys more fish, and finds another one.

The worm was still moving inside the sealed package.

International Business Times UK

Taco Bell, Lettuce and 'Explosive Diarrhea': The Vegetable-Borne Parasite Behind the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Explained

Health officials are investigating Taco Bell as a potential link to a major multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce. The chain has temporarily pulled fresh ingredients at select locations.

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Should you really ditch produce during cyclosporiasis outbreak? As cases spread, expert advice varies

Thousands of people are sick across more than two dozen states - so what’s the best ways to protect yourself?

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