A Salad of Shame: The Taco Bell Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Exposes a Broader Crisis in Food Safety The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce from Mexico used by Taco Bell has sickened over 1,600 people across 34 states.
While the fast food giant's efforts to contain the crisis are commendable, the incident highlights inadequate safeguards in place to protect consumers from contaminated produce.
An investigation led by the FDA and CDC pinpointed Taylor Farms as the supplier responsible for distributing the tainted lettuce.