lettuce parasite

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People are searching about a parasite outbreak linked to lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms that caused false-positive test results and food safety concerns in several US states.

The recent surge in searches about a lettuce parasite reflects public concern over a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms, which affected multiple states including those where Taco Bell operates. The FDA reported false-positive results for the parasite in lettuce samples, complicating efforts to identify the exact source.