FDA links US cyclosporiasis outbreak to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce

US health authorities have identified the source of a recent cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting Americans. The Food and Drug Administration traced the infections to iceberg lettuce supplied by producer Taylor Farms. The contaminated lettuce was distributed through major retail and food chains, including Walmart stores and Taco Bell restaurants. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can trigger severe gastrointestinal symptoms.