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Taylor Farms reveals its full recall list after ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak tied to lettuce

The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states

The Independent UK

Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak

The Guardian - US

Explained: Why are US food joints removing lettuce from menus

Taco Bell has removed shredded iceberg lettuce from its restaurants after US health authorities linked the ingredient to a multistate outbreak of cyclospora, a parasitic infection that causes prolonged diarrhoea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.

The Times of India

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FDA issues new statement on cyclospora outbreak as supplier pulls lettuce

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The Independent UK

Taylor Farms, Sysco Remove Mexico Iceberg Lettuce After FDA Traces Massive Cyclospora Outbreak to Taco Bell Supply Chain

Taylor Farms and food distributor Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY) have pulled Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce from circulation after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration linked the product to a widespread cyclospora outbreak associated with Taco Bell restaurants.

Benzinga

How to properly clean produce to help avoid the explosive diarrhea parasite cyclospora

From a powerful vegetable brush to a peeler I’ve owned for years, here are six kitchen tools that elevate the cleanliness of fruits and veggies

The Guardian - US

This Biotech Company Has Spent Nearly 3 Years in FDA Limbo

The FDA says it can't license Regenative Lab's overseas sales today because it might change its regulations tomorrow. Now, the company is suing.

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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.

LiveScience

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.

International Business Times

Six Cancer Drug Approvals in One Quarter: What the FDA Cleared in Q2 2026 and Who It Helps

FDA approved 6 cancer drugs in Q2 2026, covering breast, prostate, kidney, bladder, and blood cancers. Here's what was approved, who qualifies, and what it means.

Medical Daily

Nearly 736,000 Pillsbury rolls recalled by General Mills over glass contamination concerns

Two specific types of rolls were impacted by the recall

The Independent UK

Stopping Ozempic or Wegovy Leads to Nearly 2 Pounds of Weight Regain Per Month, Largest Review Finds

Oxford study of 9,341 adults finds stopping Ozempic or Wegovy causes ~1.8 lbs of weight regain per month. What patients need to know about GLP-1 discontinuation.

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

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The Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

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

Medical Daily

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.

The Independent UK

The Pentagon’s plans to screen military members for testosterone lacks scientific backing, medical experts warn

Hormone levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day based on stress, sleep and physical exertion, experts say, and single-point screening could easily result in inaccurate diagnoses

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The Economic Times

Merck gets US FDA nod for first-in-its-class oral cholesterol drug

The U.S. FDA has approved Merck's new cholesterol-lowering pill, Lipfendra. This oral medication works by blocking the PCSK9 protein, which helps lower bad cholesterol. Lipfendra offers an alternative for patients who dislike injectable treatments for heart disease. The drug is priced at $10.50 daily and will be available soon. Merck…

The Guardian - US

General Mills recalls 736,000 Pillsbury rolls over glass contamination fears

FDA notice warns of ‘potential foreign material’ as recall covers two types of frozen bread roll dough

The Independent UK

FDA approves a first-of-its-kind pill to cut cholesterol in high-risk patients

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind pill that can drastically reduce cholesterol

The Guardian - US

Kalshi to offer betting on drug trial results and FDA regulatory decisions

Move comes as prediction platforms rapidly gain popularity and offer opportunities to bet on virtually anything

Grocery Coupon Guide

Undeclared Peanuts Prompt Expanded Recall of Khong Guan Glutinous Rice Balls

Khong Guan Corporation, based in Union City, California, has expanded a recall of two frozen glutinous rice ball products after the company determined they may contain undeclared peanuts, according to an official announcement posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on July 15, 2026.

International Business Times

FDA Clears First Of Its Kind Cholesterol Medication: Lipfendra Makes History

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Merck's Lipfendra (enlicitide), making it the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor available in the United States and offering millions of patients with high cholesterol a new alternative to injectable therapies.

Medical Daily

FDA Issues Class II Recall of 2.5 Million Eye Drop Bottles Over Foreign Material Contamination

FDA recalls 2.5 million prednisolone acetate eye drop bottles made by Lupin over foreign material contamination. Class II designation. What patients should do.

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