Industry Jul 14, 2026
Authorities Probe Taco Bell for Cyclospora Outbreak
Cyclospora spreads when people eat food or drink water that was contaminated with feces. Authorities Investigate Taco Bell as Potential Source of Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Eddie Fu
Originally published by
Consequence of Sound
Health authorities are investigating Taco Bell as a potential source of a parasitic outbreak causing severe diarrhea. The parasite, Cyclospora, is known to spread through contaminated food or water.
The investigation focuses on the possibility that the restaurant's food or water supply may have been contaminated with feces, leading to the spread of the infection.