# Taco Bell's Lettuce Crisis and Food Safety Failures | Charlotte News

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Podcast: [Charlotte News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/charlotte-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463310)
Published: 2026-07-17T17:34:12+00:00
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## Resource

Taco Bell is pulling iceberg lettuce from its menu nationwide after federal officials linked it to a major cyclospora outbreak across five states — the latest in a string of food safety disasters hitting major chains, from McDonald’s E. coli onions to Chipotle’s 2015 scandal, all exposing the fragile, high-stakes nature of America’s massive food supply chains. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c10d4fe3e50ceae3

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