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WATCH: Taco Bell responds to reports of stomach parasite investigation

First publishedJul 14, 19:15 UTC
Last updatedJul 16, 14:43 UTC · 13d ago
11 outletNew York Post22 outletsCBS News, CNBC Top News11 outletBusiness Insider11 outletWIRED22 outletsABC News, Fortune
New York Post5Taco Bell probed over possible role in outbreak of ‘explosive diarrhea’ infections across US: reportOpen ↗CBS News8Taco Bell taking precautionary measures as cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads in MichiganOpen ↗CNBC Top News7Yum's Taco Bell removes select items, says no confirmed link to U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreakOpen ↗Business Insider6Taco Bell takes extra cyclospora precautions while CDC investigates outbreakOpen ↗WIRED7The Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak Is About to Get Much BiggerOpen ↗ABC News8WATCH: Taco Bell responds to reports of stomach parasite investigationOpen ↗Fortune6Taco Bell ‘voluntarily and temporarily’ cuts ingredients as investigators probe dodgy lettuce behind worst outbreak of its kindOpen ↗
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Answer

Taco Bell is being investigated by health officials because of a growing outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe stomach illness across many US states. As a precaution, the company has temporarily removed some menu ingredients from certain restaurants while the investigation continues.

Reported by 7 outlets — ABC News, CBS News, WIRED, CNBC Top News, Fortune, and 2 more. See all sources ↓

Thousands of people have gotten sick with a stomach parasite called Cyclospora. Health officials are investigating Taco Bell to see if it is causing this sickness. The company has taken action by removing some food items in its stores. This is happening across many states in the US.

Why it matters

This matters because people are worried about eating lettuce and other foods from Taco Bell. It also means health officials are working to find out where the sickness started.

In brief
What is causing the stomach illness?
The illness is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
What did Taco Bell do about it?
Taco Bell temporarily removed some menu ingredients from certain restaurants as a precaution.
Is lettuce safe to eat?
Investigators are looking into whether the lettuce is safe, but people are worried about eating fresh greens.
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Most outlets focus on Taco Bell's precautionary actions and the investigation. Some emphasize that there is no confirmed link yet, while others highlight the severity of the outbreak.

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    Scouting report

    Taco Bell took action (removed ingredients) as a precaution.

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    TypeAngle
    Business InsiderTook extra precautions beyond CDC guidance.
    FortuneVoluntarily and temporarily cuts ingredients.
    ABC NewsTaking voluntary precautionary action.
    CNBC Top NewsRemoved limited items as a precaution.
    CBS NewsVoluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients.
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    Scouting report

    The outbreak is severe/widespread.

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    FortuneWorst year for reported cases (surpassing 2019 record).
    ABC NewsThousands of people have become sick since May.
    New York PostFast-moving outbreak that has sickened thousands across the country.
    CBS NewsOutbreak of Cyclosporiasis spreads in Michigan (3,300 cases).
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    Scouting report

    The link to Taco Bell is under investigation/not confirmed.

    Sources2
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    CNBC Top NewsNo confirmed link to the chain or any specific food product.
    New York PostBeing probed for its potential role (some victims said they ate there).
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