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FDA identifies potential culprit in cyclosporiasis outbreak as illness spreads nationwide

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Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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  1. Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states

    Headline from The Oregonian ·

  2. Newest

    FDA identifies potential culprit in cyclosporiasis outbreak as illness spreads nationwide

    Headline from CBS News ·

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  1. Money Talks News

    CDC Says 4 States Likely Linked in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak. See Which Ones (opens Money Talks News)

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    Money Talks News's feed description

    Officials suspect lettuce as confirmed cases top 1,600 across 34 states, with Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky forming a likely-linked cluster.

  2. Inc.

    As a Massive Cyclospora Outbreak Scares Produce Shoppers, One Lettuce Brand Says Consumer Interest Just Exploded (opens Inc.)

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    While officials scramble to identify the origin of the cyclospora outbreak, one indoor-grown lettuce producer is seeing a spike in consumer interest.

  3. AL.com

    Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The fast-food restaurant released a statement.

  4. NJ.com / Star-Ledger

    Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Will cooking fruits and vegetables prevent ‘explosive diarrhea’ illness? (opens NJ.com / Star-Ledger)

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    NJ.com / Star-Ledger's feed description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said lettuce served at Taco Bell in a five state area – Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virgina – is linked to more than 1,600 cases of the intestinal illness.

  5. The Oregonian

    Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Will cooking fruits and vegetables prevent illness? (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said lettuce served at Taco Bell in a five state area – Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virgina – is linked to more than 1,600 cases of the intestinal illness.

  6. WHAS Louisville

    Did you eat Taco Bell lettuce in Indiana or Kentucky? Here's what health officials advise (opens WHAS Louisville)

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    WHAS Louisville's feed description

    The CDC identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states, including Indiana and Kentucky, as the cause of the cyclospora outbreak.

  7. CBS News

    FDA identifies potential culprit in cyclosporiasis outbreak as illness spreads nationwide (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Authorities have traced the cyclosporiasis outbreak to Mexican-grown lettuce delivered to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.

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