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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite

Posted 12:53 PM 7/17/2026 by BILL BARROW and MIKE STOBBE Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of a widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention late Thursday warned (More)

7/13/2026

Cameron and Hidalgo counties report 10 total cases of Cyclosporiasis

Posted 8:38 PM 7/14/2026 by Armando Gomez

Cases of a parasitic stomach illness are spreading across the country, with more than 1,600 confirmed cases on record nationwide and more than 5,100 cases under investigation across 32 states, including Texas.

The CDC says the case count in Texas is anywhere between 31 and 80, much lower (More)

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