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"If the U.S. withdraws from the WHO, it would severely weaken global health initiatives, disrupt pandemic preparedness efforts, and diminish U.S. influence over international health policy."

"If the United States is no longer a member of WHO, Americans around the world would be more susceptible to disease, but they could also carry it back to the United States and infect multitudes."

"It means we are going to see a lot more disease outbreaks become regional and global, and we will see more disease outbreaks from other countries coming into the U.S."

"The bottom line is that withdrawing from the WHO makes Americans and the world less safe."

"Public health disasters that don't have to happen will happen, because those capacities aren't there anymore [because of the US withdrawal from the WHO]."

"President Trump's decision to withdraw from the WHO could have life-threatening consequences for people in the humanitarian contexts where we work as well as in the US."

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The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases reported across those five states.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said Thursday that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases reported across those five states.

Nearly 7,000 people have confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis across at least 34 states since May 1, with Michigan reporting the highest case count. At least 180 hospitalizations have been recorded nationally, though no deaths have been reported.

Nearly 7,000 people have confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis across at least 34 states since May 1, with Michigan reporting the highest case count. At least 180 hospitalizations have been recorded nationally, though no deaths have been reported.

The FDA's traceback investigation identified a single supplier of shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico used at affected Taco Bell locations. Sources familiar with the investigation identified the supplier as California-based Taylor Farms, which did not respond to requests for comment.

The FDA's traceback investigation identified a single supplier of shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico used at affected Taco Bell locations. Sources familiar with the investigation identified the supplier as California-based Taylor Farms, which did not respond to requests for comment.

Taco Bell said that it voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide and committed to replacing it within 24 hours at select locations. The White House said that it's "closely monitoring" the outbreak and working with the FDA to trace its source.

Taco Bell said that it voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide and committed to replacing it within 24 hours at select locations. The White House said that it's "closely monitoring" the outbreak and working with the FDA to trace its source.

Cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis and spreads through contaminated food or water, not person-to-person contact. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and cramping lasting weeks, and the illness is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

Cyclosporiasis is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis and spreads through contaminated food or water, not person-to-person contact. Symptoms include watery diarrhea and cramping lasting weeks, and the illness is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.

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The CDC and FDA confirmed that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases reported across those five states.

The CDC and FDA confirmed that shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia has been linked to a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, with 1,644 laboratory-confirmed cases reported across those five states.

Taco Bell said it voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide and committed to replacing it within 24 hours at select locations. The White House said it is "closely monitoring" the outbreak and working with the FDA to trace its source.

Taco Bell said it voluntarily removed potentially affected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide and committed to replacing it within 24 hours at select locations. The White House said it is "closely monitoring" the outbreak and working with the FDA to trace its source.

Taylor Farms has previously been linked to a 2013 cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 631 people across 25 states, traced to a salad mix from its Mexico processing plant, and a 2024 E. coli outbreak tied to slivered onions served at McDonald's that sickened 104 people in 14 states.

Taylor Farms has previously been linked to a 2013 cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 631 people across 25 states, traced to a salad mix from its Mexico processing plant, and a 2024 E. coli outbreak tied to slivered onions served at McDonald's that sickened 104 people in 14 states.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak sickening thousands across 30-plus states is a direct consequence of gutting federal public health infrastructure. Mass HHS layoffs eliminated the very CDC employees who track foodborne outbreaks, and dropping cyclospora from active surveillance let this spread unchecked while states scrambled alone. Taco Bell may be part of the story, but the real culprit is dismantling the systems built to catch exactly this kind of crisis.

The cyclosporiasis outbreak sickening thousands across 30-plus states is a direct consequence of gutting federal public health infrastructure. Mass HHS layoffs eliminated the very CDC employees who track foodborne outbreaks, and dropping cyclospora from active surveillance let this spread unchecked while states scrambled alone. Taco Bell may be part of the story, but the real culprit is dismantling the systems built to catch exactly this kind of crisis.

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Blaming the Trump administration for this cyclospora outbreak misreads how disease surveillance actually works. FoodNet tracks long-term trends — it was never designed for real-time outbreak response, and its scaling back predates recent cuts. Cyclospora remains nationally reportable through a separate database, so the investigators working this outbreak right now have the tools they need to trace the source and stop further illness.

Blaming the Trump administration for this cyclospora outbreak misreads how disease surveillance actually works. FoodNet tracks long-term trends — it was never designed for real-time outbreak response, and its scaling back predates recent cuts. Cyclospora remains nationally reportable through a separate database, so the investigators working this outbreak right now have the tools they need to trace the source and stop further illness.

Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

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This outbreak is a direct consequence of gutting federal public health infrastructure. Mass Health and Human Services layoffs eliminated the very CDC employees who track foodborne outbreaks, and dropping cyclospora from active surveillance let this spread unchecked while states scrambled alone. Taco Bell may be part of the story, but the real culprit is the government dismantling of vital infrastructure.

This outbreak is a direct consequence of gutting federal public health infrastructure. Mass Health and Human Services layoffs eliminated the very CDC employees who track foodborne outbreaks, and dropping cyclospora from active surveillance let this spread unchecked while states scrambled alone. Taco Bell may be part of the story, but the real culprit is the government dismantling of vital infrastructure.

Blaming the Trump administration for this outbreak misreads how disease surveillance actually works. FoodNet tracks long-term trends. It was never designed for real-time outbreak response, and its scaling back predates recent cuts. Cyclospora remains nationally reportable through a separate database, so the investigators working this outbreak have the tools they need to trace the source and stop further illness.

Blaming the Trump administration for this outbreak misreads how disease surveillance actually works. FoodNet tracks long-term trends. It was never designed for real-time outbreak response, and its scaling back predates recent cuts. Cyclospora remains nationally reportable through a separate database, so the investigators working this outbreak have the tools they need to trace the source and stop further illness.

Although thousands have been sickened this summer, there's no need to panic about the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Fruits and veggies are still safe and healthy to eat. There are measures consumers can take to make sure their fresh produce is safe and they should consider buying whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-chopped bags. Simple precautions, not avoidance, are the smart move here.

Although thousands have been sickened this summer, there's no need to panic about the cyclosporiasis outbreak. Fruits and veggies are still safe and healthy to eat. There are measures consumers can take to make sure their fresh produce is safe and they should consider buying whole heads of lettuce instead of pre-chopped bags. Simple precautions, not avoidance, are the smart move here.

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