Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: report
Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report citing two anonymous sources involved in the government investigations.
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Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report citing two anonymous sources involved in the government investigations. Thousands of people across US states including New York have been infected with a parasite called cyclosporiasis, which causes explosive diarrhea, vomiting and bloating among other debilitating symptoms. The center of the outbreak is in Michigan where some Taco Bell eateries informed customers that they removed several ingredients from their menu last week.
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- Taco Bell is being probed by federal and state health investigators for its potential role in a fast-moving food poisoning outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country, according to a report. Some victims told investigators they had eaten at Taco Bell – though others said they had not, according to a Washington Post report citing two anonymous sources involved in the government investigations.
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