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Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare
By Sarah Davis and The Hill at KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News
· July 17, 2026
· 1 min read
Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
Key takeaway Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.
Why this matters in Westlake News
The decision by Taco Bell to remove lettuce from some of its stores due to a potential link to the cyclosporiasis outbreak has immediate implications for West Lake Hills residents who frequent the chain's locations in the area. As the investigation by the FDA unfolds, local customers will be watching to see how this affects the menu options at their nearby Taco Bell restaurants. The removal of lettuce from some stores may cause inconvenience for regular customers who rely on the chain for quick and affordable meals. Additionally, the outbreak and subsequent investigation may also impact local lettuce suppliers, even if they are not directly involved with Taco Bell, as consumers become more cautious about the source of their produce. Residents of West Lake Hills can expect to see changes in the way lettuce is handled and sourced at local restaurants and grocery stores in the coming weeks.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KXAN (NBC Austin) - All News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Taco Bell announced on Thursday that it would remove lettuce from some of its stores following reports that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has opened an investigation into iceberg lettuce supplied to the fast-food chain as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S.
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