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Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
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Left-leaningCenter-leftTaco Bell removing lettuce from many restaurants after it was linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreakThe IndependentMostly Factual
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Right-leaningReport: Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier Identified as Possible Source of Cyclosporiasis OutbreakLegal InsurrectionMixed
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Center baseline · WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)HighLettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
As of July 17, 2026 at 1:27 PM, this is how Optics News reads the wording differences in this story.
What happenedATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
The headline splitThe left frames it as "Taco Bell removing lettuce from many restaurants after it was linked to ‘explosive diarrh...". The right frames it as "Report: Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier Identified as Possible Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbre...".
Match confidenceHigh confidence. 16 sources checked, Left/Center/Right all represented. Best read as a clear framing signal — not a fact-check.
Same-event confidenceHigh
16 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
Framing confidenceStrong
84/99 — headlines create a clearly different first impression.
WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED
Left / center-leftTaco Bell removing lettuce from many restaurants after it was linked to ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite outbreak
The Independent · Center-left · News report
CenterLettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightReport: Taco Bell Lettuce Supplier Identified as Possible Source of Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
ATLANTA (AP) — Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing...
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
CDC warns: 'Do not eat' Taco Bell lettuce in 5 states
The CDC has identified lettuce served by Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora.
Lettuce at Taco Bell in five states confirmed as source of a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
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