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Taco Bell employee allegedly warns co-worker she’s going to burn him. Then she throws boiling water at him

He thought they were just having a playful interaction.

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Detroit woman says she ate at Taco Bell and now, she is hospitalized with her days including 30-40 bathroom trips

She remains unable to receive standard treatment.

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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

Federal health officials have linked four more states to an outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite

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US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates 7,400 cases

Over 11,500 people this summer are suspected to have been sickened by disease that can cause explosive diarrhea, CDC says

The Guardian - US

Largest known outbreak of explosive diarrhea parasite expands to 9 states as CDC struggles to slow spread

More than 12,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 40 states

The Independent UK

Confusing product recall adds to US cyclospora outbreak uncertainty

Explosive diarrhea infection detected in 41 states with at least 72 sickened by new, as yet unknown source of parasite

The Guardian - US

CDC Confirms Over 4,100 Cyclospora Cases Across 41 States as Michigan Outbreak Hits 7,664

CDC confirms 4,173 Cyclospora cases in 41 states as of July 23, 2026. Michigan alone has 7,664 cases and 160 hospitalizations. Here is what to stop eating and who is most at risk.

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How Taco Bell leadership scrambled to stop the ‘diarrhea lettuce’ outbreak and save the brand

Thousands of Americans have fallen ill from a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce sold at Taco Bell in five states

The Independent UK

Detroit woman who says she got cyclosporiasis from Taco Bell was making ‘30 to 40 bathroom trips’ a day

The cyclosporiasis outbreak has been linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, including Michigan

The Independent UK

Michigan Is Battling Two Major Outbreaks at Once: A Cyclospora Surge Past 5,000 Cases and a Persistent Measles Presence

Michigan surpassed 5,000 Cyclospora cases by July 17, 2026, linked to Taco Bell lettuce from Taylor Farms, while also managing one of the nation's highest measles burdens.

Medical Daily

Taco Bell continues to see traffic plummet as consumers fret over ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

Other fast-casual chains — including those known for serving leafy greens — have also seen declines in foot traffic

The Independent UK

FDA Clears False Positive but Keeps Taylor Farms Lettuce as Top Suspect in 1,644-Case Cyclospora Outbreak

The FDA retracted a cyclospora-positive test for Taylor Farms lettuce but says the recall stands. Over 1,644 people are sick. Here's what the false positive means for consumers.

Medical Daily

FDA Declares Taylor Farms Cyclospora Test a False Positive, Leaving the Source of Nearly 7,000 Illnesses Unknown Again

FDA retracted its Cyclospora lab test on Taylor Farms lettuce as a false positive. The recall is unchanged. Here's what the reversal means — and what it does not.

Medical Daily

Cyclospora Cases Rise to 4,173 as Recalled Lettuce Outbreak Spreads Across 41 States, Even as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Situation 'Under Control'

On Tuesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said thousands more suspected cases remain under investigation as federal and state officials probe a multistate outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce.

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Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the most

Taco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan. Yum Brands shares have fallen sharply, while restaurant chains including Chipotle, Panera, Chopt and Sweetgreen also saw weaker customer visits as the food safety scare spread…

International Business Times

FDA Reverses Positive Test Finding in Cyclospora Investigation, But Still Says Lettuce Is Behind Outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration acknowledged that a laboratory test that appeared to detect the Cyclospora parasite in shredded iceberg lettuce was actually a false positive.

The Independent UK

Taco Bell sees decline in traffic alongside popular salad chains amid cyclospora outbreak

Traffic at Sweetgreen, Chopt and Panera Bread has dipped modestly

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Wisconsin bride’s honeymoon ruined by cyclosporiasis explosive diarrhea, ‘Our vows said in sickness and in health, so we’re getting an early start’

She believes she ate tainted lettuce in a sandwich.

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Taco Bell Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens 1,644 as Taylor Farms Issues Nationwide Lettuce Recall

CDC and FDA confirm Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce at Taco Bell is behind a Cyclospora outbreak in 5 states, with 1,644 sick and 94 hospitalized.

The Independent UK

How a Chicago man was left with ‘explosive diarrhea’ after trip to Taco Bell

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It’s not just Taco Bell lettuce and possible glass in Pillsbury rolls: Food and drink recall events reached a 6-year year-over-year high

A General Mills recall and cyclospora outbreak traced back to a Taco Bell supplier have made consumers antsy about food safety.

The Independent UK

Chicago man hospitalized with ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite names what he ate from Taco Bell

‘I don’t think I slept more than an hour and a half continuously in the last week,’ the man told one outlet

The Independent UK

Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk

Taylor Farms has expanded a voluntary recall of its iceberg lettuce products sourced from central Mexico because of a potential link to the multistate cyclospora outbreak that has sickened people across the U.S. The California-based company said products with the potential to be contaminated with the diarrhea-causing parasite were shipped…

The Independent UK

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 Guardian - US

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

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