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Health officials track rising Cyclospora cases across 31 states
Health officials are tracking a growing surge of Cyclospora, a parasitic stomach illness, reported in 31 U.S. states. Nutritionist Marissa Karp provides food safety tips and discusses the unknown
One of America’s most popular fast-food chains is under scrutiny as federal and state health officials investigate whether Taco Bell locations may be connected to a rapidly growing cyclosporiasis outbreak
Federal and state health agencies are investigating whether Taco Bell locations may have contributed to a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite, according to two anonymousn Post
In recent days, multiple local and national news outlets reported that signs appeared at Detroit-area Taco Bell restaurants notifying customers that the locations could not serve lettuce, cilantro onions, pico de gallo or guacamole because of “a national recall.”
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In an email statement to Fox News Digital, Taco Bell Corp. said: “The health and safety of our guests is our top priority. Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer. While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities.”
A customer holds a Taco Bell taco on Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Alexandria, Virginia
Neither the U.S. Food and Drug Administration nor the Department of Health and Human Services immediately responded to Fox News Digital’s request for comment
The FDA has not announced a recall involving Taco Bell, and its website does not include any public notice mentioning Taco Bell in connection with the outbreak
Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across America, with more than 2,600 cases reported in Michigan. This is the largest outbreak of its kind in Michigan’s history and one of the country’s largest in years, according to the Associated Press
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A press release from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services said Monday: “While the investigation is ongoing, current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potentialetely ruled out. No specific type of produce, grower or supplier has been identified as the
The parasitic infection can cause weeks of watery, “explosive” diarrhea. Thebeen reported
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Cracker Barrel co-founder blasts chain’s CEO: “Taco Bell is not Cracker Barrel”
Cracker Barrel co-founder Tommy Lowe, 93, says the company’s new leadership doesn’t understand the brand’s roots or the customers who built it
Taco Bell is a subsidiary of Yum! Brands Inc., based in Louisville, Kentucky. Yum! Brands also owns KFC, Pizza Hut and The Habit Burger & Grill
Taco Bell operates more than 8,700 locations worldwide, according to its website, and serves more than 40 million customers each week in the United States
Fox News’ Angelica Stabile contributed to this report
