“Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer,” the company said in a statement. “While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure.”
In Michigan, where many cases have been reported, state health officials have said lettuce or salad greens are the most likely source of the outbreak, though investigators have not ruled out other possible sources.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 1,645 U.S. cases, along with hundreds of travel-related infections, while state health departments have collectively reported more than 7,000 cases since May 1.
What Is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes an intestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis. Symptoms typically begin about a week after infection and can include: