{"id":9962,"date":"2026-07-18T22:29:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:29:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9962"},"modified":"2026-07-18T22:29:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T17:29:59","slug":"taco-bells-shredded-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-parasite-outbreak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=9962","title":{"rendered":"Taco Bell&#8217;s Shredded Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-testid=\"paragraph-content\">\n<p><h2 id=\"what-are-cyclospora-symptoms\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 font-editorial text-black-coffee text-mobile-h2 lg:scroll-mt-28 lg:text-h2 mb-4\">What are <em>Cyclospora<\/em> symptoms?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\">The primary <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/about\/index.html#cdc_disease_basics_symptoms-signs-and-symptoms\" title=\"undefined\" target=\"_self\">symptom<\/a> of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea, which can be explosive at times. Unlike with food poisoning caused by bacteria like <em>E. coli <\/em>or salmonella, <em>Cyclospora<\/em> infection does not generally cause vomiting or nausea. The diarrhea can also last for days, or even weeks. If you\u2019ve been experiencing diarrhea for more than a few days, or if the diarrhea seems to subside but then starts again, experts recommend seeing a health care provider.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 id=\"is-it-easy-to-get-a-test-for-cyclospora\" class=\"scroll-mt-24 font-editorial text-black-coffee text-mobile-h2 lg:scroll-mt-28 lg:text-h2 mb-4\">Is it easy to get a test for <em>Cyclospora<\/em>?<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\"><em>Cyclospora<\/em> is not a common pathogen that doctors routinely test for. A physician would have to order a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/cyclosporiasis\/hcp\/clinical-guidance\/index.html\" title=\"undefined\" target=\"_self\">stool test<\/a> specifically if they suspect the parasite might be the culprit.<strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p data-testid=\"paragraph-element\" class=\"rich-text mb-6 font-graphik text-body-large text-black-coffee mt-8 focus-visible:outline focus-visible:outline-black-coffee focus-visible:outline-2 focus-visible:outline-offset-2 focus-visible:shadow-focus-color text-left\">Now that cases are growing in the U.S., doctors are more likely to suspect <em>Cyclospora<\/em> and ask more questions about your travel and eating history. If you\u2019ve traveled overseas to areas where the parasite is endemic, or if you tell your provider you&#8217;ve eaten fresh produce in recent days and are having continuous diarrhea, they may be more inclined to order the test.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are Cyclospora symptoms? The primary symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea, which can be explosive at times. Unlike with food poisoning caused by bacteria like E. coli or salmonella, Cyclospora infection does not generally cause vomiting or nausea. The diarrhea can also last for days, or even weeks. 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