A growing public health investigation has placed one of America’s most recognizable fast-food chains under the microscope after officials began examining whether a parasite outbreak could be connected to ingredients served at select Taco Bell locations.
For millions of Americans, Taco Bell is the go-to destination for favorites like the Supreme Chalupa and the iconic Mountain Dew Baja Blast. But now, instead of making headlines for its menu, the restaurant chain is drawing attention for a far more troubling reason.
State and federal health officials are investigating a possible connection between Taco Bell and an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. While investigators have not reached any final conclusions, the probe has intensified as cases continue to rise, particularly in Michigan.
