A Fatal Salad

In the U.S., an outbreak of an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite has spread across nine states. In Michigan, more than 11,200 cases have been reported, nearly 200 people have been hospitalized, and two have died. The disease is not usually fatal, but for people with chronic illnesses, the infection proved to be fatal.

The suspected source is lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico, which was served at Taco Bell. The shipments have already been recalled, but authorities have not yet determined whether the deceased contracted the illness from this specific source. The outbreak is being called one of the largest foodborne epidemics in recent U.S. history.

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