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Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Taco Bell Lettuce Sickens Thousands
- US health officials have linked a large outbreak of the parasite cyclospora to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states, with more than 1,600 confirmed cases and nearly 7,000 confirmed or under investigation nationwide.
- Shares of Taco Bell's parent, Yum Brands, slipped on the news, though analysts expect the financial hit to be short-lived.