Taco Bell's Lettuce Problem: A Symptom of a Larger Issue Federal health officials have issued a warning about shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five US states, citing its potential link to a widespread outbreak of the diarrhea causing parasite cyclospora.
The news has left consumers alarmed. Taylor Farms, the supplier implicated in this case, has been tied to foodborne outbreaks before.
In 2013, their salad mix was linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, and they were also involved in a 2024 E. coli outbreak tied to onions served at McDonald's. This is not an isolated incident.