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The current U.S. outbreak, which began on May 1, is centered in Michigan, with Ohio and New York also reporting high numbers of cases.
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‘Avoid consuming food or water that may be contaminated with feces’
Multiple Taco Bell restaurants are pulling ingredients from the menu amid the spread of a parasite that can cause explosive watery diarrhea. Several Taco Bell locations, including in Metro Detroit, posted signs warning customers that they cannot serve lettuce and other ingredients with tacos or nachos, according to WWJ. The recall comes amid the spread in cyclosporiasis, which officials have said can lead to “explosive diarrhea,” the outlet reported. “We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall. We apologize for the inconvenience. Any items ordered that normally come with these items WILL NOT contain them,” the warning stated. No specific grower or supplier of…Open
Health officials are reportedly investigating whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role in a cyclosporiasis outbreak.
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There have been 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis so far in the U.S.
Currently, Michigan and New York have the most cases of cyclosporiasis.
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The illness, which has sickened thousands across much of the United States, is on track to contribute to the largest outbreak in recent history.
Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.
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A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.
With ticks, we’ve barely begun to fight back. The longer we wait, the more territory they will claim across both our geographic and psychic maps.
The outbreak is the largest in Michigan’s history, with more seen across the country.