Health officials probe Taco Bell link to stomach illness cases

Jokes about Taco Bell’s laxative effect may suddenly have a kernel of truth to them following an explosive diarrhea outbreak.

State and federal authorities are putting the fast food joint in the hot seat after many of those who contracted cyclosporiasis reported eating there before experiencing symptoms such as explosive diarrhea, vomiting, and bloating. It should be noted that some of the victims did not report eating at the restaurant prior to becoming ill.

“The center of the outbreak is in Michigan, where some Taco Bell eateries informed customers that they removed several ingredients from their menu last week,” the New York Post reported.

The eatery issued a notice in which it voluntarily recalled some of its ingredients amidst the outbreak, which will result in modified menu items until further notice.

“We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall. We apologize for the inconvenience. Any items ordered that normally come with these items WILL NOT contain them,” it read, according to WWJ.

“The health and safety of our guests is our top priority. 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,” the company said in a statement.

X users reacted:

If taco bell is getting investigated for what is believed to be the lettuce then I think the supplier for Taco bell should also be investigated as well.

— Mazelflow (@Mazelflow) July 14, 2026

ive been getting diarrhea from taco bell for years, can we investigate that as well ?

— ShinMekaku (@ShinMekaku1) July 14, 2026

Don’t risk it. One wrong Crunchwrap and you’re praying to the porcelain gods while your colon files for emancipation

— Mutual Combat HQ (@MutualCombatHQ) July 14, 2026

Leave Taco Bell alone! @tacobell would never

— the kenneth (@The_Kenneth93) July 14, 2026

pic.twitter.com/3TcwPNDBB6

— Vamppy (@Vamppy_) July 14, 2026

me who ate taco bell lettuce 5 days ago pic.twitter.com/OLDEnrzrbu

— hiero (@Gourgeist) July 14, 2026

I thought explosive diarrhea was standard with Taco Bell.

— SickoftheSwamp (@SickoftheSwamp) July 14, 2026

No need to investigate this. Taco Bell has been giving customers explosive diarrhea for decades.

— GhostCrusadersTV (@GhostCrusaderTV) July 14, 2026

“Voluntarily”.

They want credit for not proactively giving us explosive diarrhea. pic.twitter.com/LhS7uudquh

— Jimmy McCambridge (@JimmyMack0320) July 15, 2026

I’m just trying to figure out how they managed to pinpoint the explosive diarrhea to just the lettuce in Taco Bell meals. 🤷🏻‍♂️

— Julius Kim (@Julius_Kim) July 14, 2026

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