Taco Bell said Tuesday it has voluntarily and temporarily removed some ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure amid an outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
The company also noted that public health officials have not confirmed a link between the outbreak and any specific supplier or restaurant.
“The health and safety of our guests is our top priority,” Taco Bell Corp said in a statement to ABC News. “Public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer. While authorities continue their broader review, Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure. We will continue to closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health authorities.“
It comes as reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 3,700 in Michigan, the state’s health department said. At least 44 people have been hospitalized. Michigan typically sees about 50 cases per year.
Most cases have been reported in southeastern Michigan, including Wayne County, where Detroit is located, according to MDHHS.
On Monday, Michigan health officials said lettuce or salad greens could be the source of illnesses in the state.
Federal health officials said during a press conference on Tuesday they still have not confirmed a source of the outbreak in Michigan.
