SloveniaAn outbreak of cyclosporiasis has affected 1,645 people across five U.S. states who had eaten food from Taco Bell restaurants. The parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis spreads through contaminated food or water and causes severe watery diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed cases linked to Taco Bell, while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned against consuming shredded lettuce from these locations. Although no deaths were reported, 94 individuals required hospitalization. Taco Bell has removed a specific type of lettuce from its menu but has not disclosed which state(s) or supplier is involved. Experts note that symptoms often appear two weeks after infection, complicating outbreak tracing. They also highlight challenges in identifying contamination sources due to limited resources and staffing in health agencies.
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