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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)