Taco Bell Under Investigation Over Explosive Diarrhea Parasite Outbreak

Might have to put a longer pause on those drunk, late-night Taco Bell visits … because the explosive diarrhea parasite is starting to go national … and the fast food chain is under investigation for a possible connection to the outbreak.

According to The Washington Post … the investigation is ongoing, with leafy lettuce as the leading suspect on what’s causing the outbreak … but that doesn’t mean other food items can be ruled out.

More than 2,600 cases have hit in Michigan alone … and now 30 states are reporting higher numbers of illnesses. Nationwide, more than 80 people are hospitalized.

As you know … Taco Bell recently removed several fresh ingredients — including lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, and its cilantro-onion blend — from some locations while health officials investigate the surge in cyclospora … and according to The Washington Post, a person familiar with the national investigation said that decision was certainly appropriate.