The Systemic Rot Behind the Cyclosporiasis Outbreak The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak, which caused diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms among thousands of Americans, has been linked to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in several midwestern states.
While this news may provide some relief for those who were worried about food safety, it raises fundamental questions about the state of America's food safety system.
The federal health agencies' investigation into the outbreak has revealed a disturbing pattern of incompetence and lack of transparency on the part of both industry leaders and regulators.