Chicago couple sues Taylor Farms over alleged cyclospora illness after Taco Bell meal

A Chicago couple is suing two Taylor Farms-related companies, alleging contaminated lettuce caused the husband to become seriously ill after the couple ate at a Taco Bell on West Belmont Avenue in July.

Chicago couple files lawsuit for cyclospora outbreak
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A Chicago couple has filed a federal lawsuit against Taylor Farms California and Taylor Fresh Foods. 

Jennifer Custer withdraws from ballot, Chicago librarian files cyclospora lawsuit | The Chicago Report
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Jennifer Custer has dropped out of the race for Chicago School Board President. And, a Chicago librarian has filed a lawsuit against Taylor Farms for falling ill with cyclospora after consuming a meal from Taco Bell. All this and more on "The Chicago Report."

CDC says Cyclosporiasis cases now top 17,000

Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.

CDC reporting nearly 16,000 total cyclosporiasis cases

Health officials are investigating multiple clusters of a nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands and sent hundreds of people to the hospital.

Cyclospora outbreak expands to certain fruits: What to know
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A former CDC director recently warned that the Cyclospora parasite has been detected on produce such as raspberries, blueberries, and snap peas. Dr. Brendan Niemira, former lead scientist with the USDA, explains what grocery shoppers should watch for.

CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states

Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.

2 cyclospora deaths reported in Michigan | What you need to know
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The nationwide cyclospora outbreak has now turned deadly. Two people have died from the illness in Michigan. Here's what you need to know.

Cyclospora outbreak: Restaurants seeing slump in sales after removing lettuce from menus

Restaurant chains and local eateries are grappling with a dip in customer foot traffic and inventory challenges after a massive cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce.

Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce sickens nearly 2,000 as CDC warns cases may rise
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A growing Cyclospora outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce has spread to more states, with health officials investigating the source while warning the true number of illnesses could be even higher.

FDA still looking into Taylor Farms as cyclospora source despite false positive test
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The Food and Drug Administration is still warning consumers to be careful consuming Taylor Farms lettuce after it said a test that appeared to link cyclospora to lettuce served at Taco Bell was actually a false positive.

FDA: Taylor Farms lettuce Cyclospora finding was a false positive
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The FDA has revealed that Taylor Farms is not the source of the Cyclospora contamination after determining the initial test result was a false positive. Officials are still investigating the outbreak, and the source of the parasite remains unknown.

Taylor Farms pulls Mexico iceberg lettuce as cyclospora outbreak investigation expands

Taylor Farms said it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after the FDA linked a cyclosporiasis outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce.

Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce
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Taco Bell just dropped lettuce from a supplier that's been linked to a stomach bug outbreak. Over 1,600 people have gotten sick in five states. 

Cyclosporiasis outbreak: What to know before your next grocery trip
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Dr. Stockton Mayer, an infectious diseasees specialist at UI Health, joins us to talk more about cyclosporiasis and how the cases in Illinois compare to other states. 

Cyclosporiasis in Illinois: Over 215 cases reported so far
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The CDC and FDA are providing an update on the response to the gastrointestinal illness that's surging in more than 30 states, including Illinois.

This might be the source of cyclosporiasis
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Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis.