Taco Bell removing lettuce nationwide linked to cyclosporiasis in 5 states

Taco Bell has decided to pull shredded iceberg lettuce from its menus across the country after health officials connected it to an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified the lettuce as the source of the illness, which causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms. This move by Taco Bell underscores the importance of food safety and the chain's commitment to protecting customer health, highlighting how quickly companies must respond to health threats.