Taco Bell Scraps Ingredients Amid Cyclosporiasis Fears

Taco Bell has taken precautionary steps by temporarily removing certain ingredients from select stores amid a growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis. This gastrointestinal illness has resulted in 1,645 confirmed cases as of July 13, with over 5,100 additional cases under investigation across 34 states.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating a cluster of infections in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky, though no common source has been publicly identified. Michigan has been particularly affected, reporting over 2,600 cases, with state officials considering lettuce or salad greens as potential sources.

Taco Bell stated its ingredient removal is voluntary and that it is monitoring the situation closely, adhering to public health guidance. The company emphasized that health authorities have not yet confirmed any link between the illness and Taco Bell or its products. Federal and state agencies are actively investigating potential links to produce items.