Taylor Farms’ complete recall list following a cyclosporiasis outbreak causing severe diarrhea
Agriculture giant Taylor Farms has announced a comprehensive list of products that have been recalled due to a Cyclospora outbreak affecting numerous individuals across five states. The company has voluntarily removed all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from U.S. markets, citing potential contamination with Cyclospora bacteria. The shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed between June […]
Legionnaires’ disease claims a life in Upper East Side outbreak in Manhattan.
New York City Health Officials Warn of Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Health authorities in New York City have issued a warning regarding an outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease following the confirmation of 23 cases and 17 hospitalizations. Dr. Stephanie Widmer, an emergency medicine physician, explained that this type of bacterial pneumonia arises from hot water in large […]
Sales of Stew Leonard’s lettuce fall 11% amid cyclospora outbreak, leading to promotion of ‘safer’ greenhouse greens
A recent food poisoning outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has led to an 11% drop in lettuce sales at Stew Leonard’s grocery chain. In response, the chain is now offering greenhouse-grown lettuce as a safer alternative for its customers, according to reports. As of Friday, the New York Subway chain announced it would be […]
Authorities: Taco Bell Lettuce Found to Be One Cause of Diarrhea Outbreak
Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce Lettuce served at Taco Bell locations across five states has been pinpointed as the cause of a cyclosporiasis outbreak that’s leading to severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including “explosive” diarrhea, affecting thousands of individuals. This lettuce, sourced from Mexico, was distributed to restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and […]
Investigation into Taco Bell’s iceberg lettuce as the cause of multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
Investigation Into Taco Bell Lettuce Supply Recent reports indicate that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sold at certain Taco Bell locations, is under scrutiny as a potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreaks in several states. A Thursday statement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) mentioned that Taylor Farms is the identified supplier linked […]
Cyclospora outbreak across multiple states affects over 400 people as government monitors the situation
Growing Parasite Outbreak Under Investigation The White House reported on Thursday that it is keeping a close eye on an expanding parasite outbreak affecting various states, which has already sickened over 400 individuals. Federal health officials are working diligently to identify the contaminated food responsible for this illness. Caroline Leavitt, a spokesperson, stated that the […]
Cyclospora outbreak at Taco Bell: Experts discuss the safety of lettuce consumption
Concerns Arise Over Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Lettuce at Taco Bell There’s an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora parasites that has sparked worries about the safety of lettuce, particularly as investigations lean towards a connection with Taco Bell. Consumers are understandably concerned about whether it’s safe to eat raw lettuce. While health officials have yet to […]
76 buildings, including the Met Museum and top NYC prep schools, test positive for bacteria linked to Legionnaires’ outbreak
A number of prominent locations, including the bustling Metropolitan Museum of Art and several high-priced prep schools in Manhattan, are now part of a growing list of buildings that have tested positive for the bacteria linked to a rising Legionnaires’ disease outbreak on the Upper East Side. The New York City Department of Health has […]
New York City’s Legionnaires’ disease outbreak reaches 59 cases, with bacteria now found for the first time in a park and at an upscale building on the Upper West Side.
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City In New York City, the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has now affected 59 individuals, with the source initially traced to the Upper East Side. However, the bacteria has also been detected in a luxury building on the Upper West Side. The health department reported that out of approximately 50 […]
Over half of the cooling towers in the area of the Legionnaires’ outbreak in NYC have received violations recently: records
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak Investigation in Upper East Side In a troubling development, over half of the water cooling towers on the Upper East Side that are under scrutiny for a recent outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease were discovered to be dirty after an inspection by health officials. Between March 2025 and March 2026, records indicate that […]