Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell
Scientific American • 7/15/2026 – 7/17/2026
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Cluster Activity
1
1
3
2026-07-152026-07-17
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
7h
Age
4
Sources
from cluster
2
Hours Since Seen
Final Score50/100
CategoryLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-07-15
- 2026-07-16
- 2026-07-17Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 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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