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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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HOW EACH SIDE WORDED IT

Left-leaningCenter-leftCyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDAABC NewsHigh
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Right-leaningTaco Bell Removes Lettuce From Some Stores Amid Cyclosporiasis OutbreakThe Epoch TimesMixed
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Center baseline · WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)HighIceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

As of July 17, 2026 at 3:59 AM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.

What happened Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.
The headline split The left frames it as "Cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDA". The right frames it as "Taco Bell Removes Lettuce From Some Stores Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak".
Match confidence High confidence. 26 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh

26 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

Framing confidenceModerate

69/99 — meaningful wording shift across the spectrum.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftCyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDA

ABC News · Center-left · News report

CenterIceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightTaco Bell Removes Lettuce From Some Stores Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

The Epoch Times · Right · News report

SEE THE HEADLINES

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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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The Epoch TimesNews report · Jul 17, 3:59 AM

Taco Bell Removes Lettuce From Some Stores Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

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The CDC said more than 1,644 people infected with cyclosporiasis said they had eaten at Taco Bell locations in five states before falling ill.

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Wall Street JournalNews report · Jul 17, 3:49 AM

Parasitic Outbreak Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Supplied to Taco Bell

Thousands of people have been sickened across five states.

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ABC NewsNews report · Jul 17, 3:34 AM

Cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations: CDC, FDA

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The locations were in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and West Virginia

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The New York TimesNews report · Jul 17, 3:29 AM

Cyclospora Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce Sent to Taco Bell

Federal officials worked with Michigan investigators to trace the outbreak to iceberg lettuce, which may also have gone to other vendors.

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BBC WorldNews report · Jul 17, 3:09 AM

Taco Bell removes lettuce from menu in US after links to explosive diarrhoea

Lettuce from one supplier is being removed indefinitely "out of an abundance of caution", the company says.

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Washington ExaminerNews report · Jul 17, 2:52 AM

Taco Bell’s lettuce supplier linked to nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak

Lettuce supplied to Taco Bell restaurants by Taylor Farms has been linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 34 states, according to multiple reports. Federal and Michigan officials h...

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Sky NewsNews report · Jul 17, 2:47 AM

Taco Bell lettuce at centre of growing US diarrhoea outbreak

The US government is advising people in five states to avoid eating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants due to a diarrhoea outbreak that has infected more than 1,600 people.

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NBC NewsNews report · Jul 17, 2:25 AM

Iceberg lettuce eyed in parasite outbreak

The FDA is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms as a potential source for the cyclosporiasis outbreak in five midwestern states. It's a parasite-borne illness...

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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WGAL8 (Hearst, Lancaster)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jul 17, 2:19 AM

Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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Iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell locations linked to Cyclospora outbreak, sources say

Sources say shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, according to reports.

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The Plain Dealer ClevelandNews report · Jul 17, 1:04 AM

Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states

The fast-food restaurant released a statement.

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The Star-Ledger (NJ.com)News report · Jul 17, 1:04 AM

Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states

The fast-food restaurant released a statement.

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OregonianNews report · Jul 17, 1:04 AM

Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states

The fast-food restaurant released a statement.

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Al.com (Alabama News)News report · Jul 17, 1:04 AM

Cyclospora outbreak linked to fast-food lettuce in 5 states

The fast-food restaurant released a statement.

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The HillNews report · Jul 17, 12:58 AM

Taco Bell removing lettuce from some stores amid cyclosporiasis scare

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 l...

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OANNews report · Jul 17, 12:50 AM

Report: Taco Bell iceberg lettuce investigated as source of multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak

According to an investigative report, shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at some Taco Bell restaurants is being investigated as a possible source of the multistate c...

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Details69/99 Wording Gap · High confidence · 26 sources
69/99 Wording GapHigh confidence26 sources · 3 bias bucketsStable · 26 sources · all three buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report

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Jul 17, 12:50 AM: OAN joined the source map.

Jul 17, 12:58 AM: The Hill joined the source map.

Jul 17, 1:04 AM: The Plain Dealer Cleveland joined the source map.

Jul 17, 1:04 AM: The Star-Ledger (NJ.com) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 69/99 and story health is stable · 26 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.