The Guardian
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak May Be Slowing, Test-Maker Hopes, Because Lettuce Is Now Socially Awkward
A test-maker says the cyclosporiasis outbreak may be slowing, but with so many caveats, we're not holding our lettuce.
2026-07-31
The Guardian
2026-07-23
The Atlantic
FDA's Cyclosporiasis Response: A Case Study in How Not to Communicate a Parasite Outbreak
The FDA's cyclosporiasis response has been a confusing mess of slow alerts, false positives, and vague warnings, leaving even Taco Bell-loving food safety reporters unsure what's safe to eat.
2026-07-18
The Atlantic
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Solved: It Was the Lettuce, Again, Because of Course It Was
Federal health agencies confirm shredded lettuce from Taco Bell caused the cyclosporiasis outbreak, but the handling was so confusing that Americans still don't know if their salad is safe.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
Michigan Points Finger at Lettuce in Parasite Outbreak, But Funding Cuts Don't Help
Michigan says lettuce might be behind a nasty parasite outbreak - and funding cuts aren't making the investigation any easier.
The Good Times
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