Taco Bell says it is removing lettuce from menus at locations in the United States after the product was linked to cases of “explosive diarrhea.” The company states it is taking immediate action by indefinitely removing potentially impacted lettuce supplied by a specific supplier. Taco Bell describes the step as precautionary, saying it is being done “out of an abundance of caution.”
Both outlets report that the measure is not limited to a single location and is applied broadly, with the intent of reducing further risk while any potential link between the lettuce and the gastrointestinal illness is addressed. The company’s communication focuses on the interim suspension of lettuce rather than other menu items, and it does not present new details about the cause of the outbreak beyond the reported association with the parasite-related illness described by the outlets. Taco Bell says the lettuce removal is indefinite, pending resolution of the issue. The decision reflects a food-safety response while investigations and supplier-related assessments continue.
