Taco Bell issued a statement<\/a> saying it had \u201cvoluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure. <\/p>\n\u201cWe will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities,\u201d the restaurant chain said. <\/p>\n
Sedgwick County offered guidance on ways to protect yourself from cyclosporiasis and bacterial illnesses connected with produce:<\/p>\n
Wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or preparing them.Scrub firm fruits and vegetables, such as melons and cucumbers, with a clean produce brush.Cut away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.Avoid bagged lettuce or salad mixes. When eating a whole head of lettuce, remove the first two or three layers of leaves and thoroughly wash the inner leaves under running water. Separate the leaves as you wash them.Heating food to 158 degrees or higher kills the parasite.Practice good hand hygiene by washing hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food and after using the bathroom or changing diapers.Travelers to cyclosporiasis-endemic areas should follow food and water precautions, including avoiding foods and beverages that may be contaminated.Be aware that Cyclospora is unlikely to be killed by routine chemical disinfection or sanitizing methods.If you develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis, especially persistent watery diarrhea, contact a healthcare provider for evaluation and treatment recommendations.<\/p>\n
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