Taco Bell linked to nationwide Salmonella outbreaks

[Hemidakota]

Sad to think, you cannot even trust Taco Bell now.

EXCERPT: Taco Bell has been linked to two Salmonella outbreaks involving two different strains of the bacteria that has sickened more than 150 people in 21 states, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

In the CDC's new release, the chain is identified as "Mexican-style fast food Restaurant Chain A," but has since been confirmed as Taco Bell. The CDC said both strains -- Salmonella Baildon and Salmonella Hartford -- detected are rare. The illnesses connected to the outbreaks peaked in June, but have yet to be linked to any specific source other than something consumed at the restaurants themselves.

"Among persons eating at Restaurant Chain A, no specific food item or ingredient was found to be associated with illness for either outbreak," the CDC said. "The FDA also sampled and tested produce items and did not find either outbreak strain. As with previous outbreaks in which contaminated produce may be the factor, produce tracebacks present substantial challenges because of the short shelf life of the product and the industry's comingling of product from multiple sources."

LINK: Taco Bell linked to nationwide Salmonella outbreaks

[Hemidakota]

More bad news: Recall of one million beef patties announced -- what's in your freezer?

[Wingnut]

Sad to think, you cannot even trust Taco Bell now.

Now? Over 10 years ago, there was a problem at the local Taco Bell in my town, wherein employees were found on security tapes to be defecating in the beans.

[UrbanFool]

Now? Over 10 years ago, there was a problem at the local Taco Bell in my town, wherein employees were found on security tapes to be defecating in the beans.

I could have gone my whole life without knowing this.

[SMG]

Now? Over 10 years ago, there was a problem at the local Taco Bell in my town, wherein employees were found on security tapes to be defecating in the beans.

That is disgusting! In other news: Taco Bell fare has never been in my definition of "food" or "edible."

[marshac]

I really like taco bell

[UrbanFool]

I really like taco bell

I do too Marshac

[pam]

I three too Marshac. I can't worry about what might be happening at certain restaurants such as fast food chains. We know things go on. I could tell you tons about Subway having worked in the same building as one of their franchises. Therefore I refuse to eat at Subway again and haven't for about 3 years now. So unless I've seen it first hand, I try not to worry about it.

[Jenamarie]

My friends in college refered to it as "Toxic H-E-double-hockey-sticks".

(I still love their burritos )

[kimiko]

Oh noes! I love me a bean baja chalupa. This is sad news, indeed.

[Jbs2763]

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