Cyclospora outbreak map: Don’t eat shredded lettuce at Taco Bell in these states, CDC warns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns against eating shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. This action follows a cyclosporiasis outbreak caused by food parasites, which has sickened 1,644 individuals across these five states as of July 16. The illness, characterized by explosive diarrhea, has resulted in 94 hospitalizations. Health officials are urging the public to avoid the specific ingredient in these regions.