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Vinculan una variedad de lechuga vendida en Taco Bell con un brote de ciclosporiasis
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Brenda Goodman y Deidre McPhillips, CNN
La lechuga iceberg rallada suministrada por Taylor Farms y vendida en algunos restaurantes de Taco Bell ha sido vinculada a un brote multiestatal de ciclosporiasis, dijo el jueves una fuente familiarizada con la investigación.
Los casos de la enferm...
Key takeaway Los CDC han identificado al menos 400 casos asociados con el brote en cuatro estados: Michigan, Ohio, Virginia Occidental y Kentucky.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who frequent Taco Bell should be aware of the potential risk associated with the iceberg lettuce sold at some locations. Although the outbreak is considered regional, focused in the Midwest, the fact that Taylor Farms supplies to restaurants and supermarkets nationwide raises concerns about the potential scope of the issue. As a major city with a significant presence of Taco Bell and other restaurants that may source from Taylor Farms, El Paso could potentially be affected. Local health officials should be vigilant in monitoring for cases of cyclosporiasis, and residents who have consumed lettuce from Taco Bell or other sources should be aware of the symptoms, which can include watery diarrhea, cramps, and bloating. The city's health department may need to take steps to ensure that local restaurants and food establishments are taking proper precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por Brenda Goodman y Deidre McPhillips, CNN
La lechuga iceberg rallada suministrada por Taylor Farms y vendida en algunos restaurantes de Taco Bell ha sido vinculada a un brote multiestatal de ciclosporiasis, dijo el jueves una fuente familiarizada con la investigación.
Los casos de la enferm...
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