PASADENA, CA — What began as a localized food safety concern has rapidly evolved into a systemic challenge for the American restaurant industry. As of July 17, 2026, the fast-food landscape is grappling with the aftermath of a massive Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce, a crisis that has not only targeted Taco Bell but […]

LANSING, MI – Public health officials and the restaurant industry are on high alert as the "Great Lakes State" faces an unprecedented surge in cyclosporiasis, a parasitic foodborne illness. With more than 2,600 confirmed cases in Michigan alone, the outbreak has sent shockwaves through the fast-food sector. Most notably, several Taco Bell locations have proactively […]