Probe into explosive diarrheal cases points to Taco Bell and bad lettuce

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An explosive outbreak of the diarrheal parasite Cyclospora is surging nationwide, with Michigan reporting an extraordinary spike in cases, reaching 3,309 as of July 14, compared to a typical annual count of around 50.
The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services indicates that leafy greens, particularly lettuce, are suspected as the source based on interviews with over 1,000 affected individuals, though no definitive product has been identified.
State and federal officials are investigating Taco Bell restaurants as a potential source of contamination, with local outlets reporting removed items like lettuce and cilantro due to a recalled, though no nationwide recall has been officially announced.

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