news Dw English 2026-07-18

Taco Bell Lettuce Linked to Parasite Outbreak Causing Severe Diarrhea

US health officials have connected iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of Cyclospora parasite, which causes intense diarrhea. The contamination might extend beyond the fast-food chain.

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