Taco Bell Supplier’s Lettuce Identified As Possible Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Source, Report Says

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Lettuce from a Taco Bell supplier has been identified as the possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in the Great Lakes region, The Washington Post reported Thursday, as federal and state health officials have yet to publicly announce the cause of the parasitic illness’ spread.

Investigators have identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell restaurants as the potential contamination source in a cyclosporiasis outbreak, according to two unnamed individuals familiar with the investigation who spoke to the Post.

Forbes has reached out to Taco Bell, Taylor Farms and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for comment.