U. S. Recalls Lettuce Linked to Diarrhea Causing Outbreak The recent recall of lettuce linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US is a stark reminder of the far reaching consequences of global food systems.
Over 1,000 reported cases of the parasitic illness, which causes explosive diarrhea and abdominal cramps, have been linked to contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico.
Taylor Farms, an American based supplier with a Mexican branch, is at the center of the scandal.