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Federal health officials say a cyclosporiasis outbreak has been traced to shredded lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. The CDC and FDA are investigating the foodborne illness, which causes intestinal symptoms, and have identified the lettuce as the likely source. Customers are being advised to watch for symptoms and seek medical care if they feel unwell after eating at the chain.

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting at least 1,600 people across five US states is 'under control.' Multiple ABC affiliates and ABC News carried the remarks. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a food- or waterborne parasite, typically causing diarrhea and fatigue. The comments are drawing attention as the case count across several states remains high and officials work to identify the source of infections.

The CDC has reported more than 11,500 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, across 41 US states. The Foodborne Diseases Active Surveillance Network figures highlight an unusually widespread outbreak. Cyclospora infections are typically linked to contaminated fresh produce and cause diarrhea, cramps and fatigue, often requiring specific antibiotic treatment.

Health authorities in the UK are reporting a sharp increase in cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite, with many cases linked to recent travel to Mexico. The illness typically causes diarrhoea, stomach cramps and fatigue and is associated with contaminated food or water. Travellers are being advised on symptoms and prevention.

The FDA says federal health officials have investigated five separate clusters of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness typically linked to contaminated food or water. The announcement is being carried widely by ABC affiliates across the United States. Details on which foods or states are involved have not been confirmed in the reports, leaving questions about the sources of the outbreaks unanswered.

Michigan health officials say residents can return to normal lettuce consumption after new cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection linked to contaminated produce, slowed. The announcement signals an outbreak scare is easing, though officials have not detailed how many cases were reported or which lettuce sources were implicated.

New research shows that rhythmic, oscillating molecular signals help determine how stem cells in the intestine differentiate into specialized cell types. Rather than responding only to static cues, cells appear to interpret the timing and frequency of signaling pulses, adding a temporal dimension to developmental biology and potentially informing future studies of gut regeneration and disease.

A new study reports that a gluten-free diet reduced the severity of dextran sulfate sodium-induced colitis in BALB/c mice, suggesting gluten may worsen intestinal inflammation. Published by Baishideng Publishing Group, the findings add to debates over whether gluten affects gut health beyond celiac disease. Researchers caution the results are from an animal model and may not translate directly to humans.

Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite typically linked to contaminated food or water, has now been confirmed in 32 US states, according to ABC News. The intestinal infection causes diarrhea, stomach cramps and flu-like symptoms. Health officials are tracking where cases are concentrated, and coverage is highlighting which states are affected as the outbreak unfolds.

A study published in Nature reports that banana starch nanoparticles worsened colitis in mice by damaging the integrity of the intestinal barrier. The findings add to concerns about how nanoparticles in food materials may affect gut health, though the results are so far limited to animal experiments and their relevance to humans remains to be established.