Lettuce at Taco Bell in five states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Stat News • 7/15/2026 – 7/17/2026
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Cluster Activity
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2026-07-152026-07-17
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier96% (0.5^3/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-15
- 2026-07-16
- 2026-07-17Lettuce at Taco Bell in five states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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