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Out of that intestinal illness sweeping much of the country, thousands coming down with it. Well, tonight, the popular fast food chain voluntarily removing some items as a precaution. Here's Stephanie Ramos. Tonight, Taco Bell saying they have voluntarily removed some ingredients at select locations as the food-borne parasite, Cyclosporiasis, rapidly spreads across the U.S. The company stating public health officials have not confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier, restaurant or retailer, adding they will closely monitor the situation. State health officials say there have been more than 600 new cases of cyclosporiasis in Michigan alone since yesterday. Health officials now pointing to lettuce as a possible source of the outbreak in that state. We're continuing our trace back investigation on multiple produce items, including the lettuce. The CDC confirming cases in 34 states. Today, warning that cases in Michigan, West Virginia, Kentucky and Ohio seem to have a similar source. The parasites spread through contaminated food or water can cause severe digestive issues, including diarrhea. Symptoms usually begin about one week after becoming infected. It was really bad. There were there were moments where I was literally just camped out in the bathroom. And like, I don't care. I'm just going to lay on this floor. David, the CDC is telling doctors to stay alert. Health officials say thoroughly washing your fruits and vegetables, even if they're labeled pre-washed, is an important step in preventing illness. David. Good advice. Sounds awful. Stephanie Ramos tonight. Thanks, Steph.