Taco Bell has ceased serving lettuce in its locations across five states. This decision follows a connection made by health officials between the produce and cyclospora parasite infections.
The fast-food company has indicated that this measure is a precautionary step. The removal of lettuce is ongoing as investigations into the infections continue.
The affected states are experiencing outbreaks of cyclosporiasis. Specific details about the number of individuals affected or the exact locations were not immediately available. Full reporting is available from the original source.
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