Food producer Taylor Farms is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from a single farm in central Mexico following an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasite causing diarrheal illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has linked the contamination to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants.
The company announced Friday it is “voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market,” according to statements reported by The Verge and NBC News. Taco Bell stated they have removed all Taylor Farms lettuce from their restaurants as a precaution. Health officials warn that the contamination may extend beyond Taco Bell, as DW reports officials linked the parasite outbreak specifically to the lettuce.
The Cyclospora parasite causes cyclosporiasis, an illness characterized by “explosive” diarrhea, according to DW. The Wall Street Journal reported the outbreak is tied to Taylor Farms lettuce supplied to Taco Bell. While the extent of the contamination and number of affected individuals remain unclear, health officials are investigating the source and potential spread.
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