The American fast-food chain Taco Bell is removing lettuce from its menu at many locations following reports of explosive diarrhoea linked to a multistate outbreak. The outbreak is the largest US outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water. While no deaths have been…
US health officials linked iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes “explosive” diarrhea. Health officials warn that the contamination may go beyond the fast-food chain.
Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here's what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.
In de VS kampen meerdere staten met een uitbraak van de darmparasiet cyclospora die waterige diarree veroorzaakt. Meer dan dertig staten meldden dit jaar infecties. Hoewel besmetting in de meeste gevallen niet levensbedreigend is, kunnen mensen er behoorlijk ziek van worden. De darminfectie wordt opgelopen door met de…
