More than 24,000 cyclosporiasis infections have been reported across the United States in an outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, according to the report.
Michigan and Indiana are among the states reporting significant numbers of cases, although new infections appear to be slowing.
The report said the outbreak has also triggered a growing wave of legal action. At least 14 federal lawsuits have been filed against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms, while legal observers estimate that the total number of cases filed nationwide could eventually reach between 50 and 100.
The parasite can cause gastrointestinal illness and has prompted increased scrutiny of food safety practices.
Health and legal experts have called for greater accountability and stronger disease surveillance as authorities continue to investigate the outbreak.
The report also highlighted concerns that reductions in public health funding have weakened systems used to detect and monitor foodborne disease outbreaks.
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