美國消費者因擔心感染環孢子蟲病而避開餐廳
U.S. Consumers Avoid Restaurants Due to Cyclosporiasis Fears
Updated at: July 31, 2026 at 02:30 AM
2026年夏季，由於爆發廣泛的環孢子蟲病，美國的餐廳造訪率急劇下降。
The summer of 2026 in the United States has seen a sharp decline in restaurant visits as consumers grapple with a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
這種由卡耶坦環孢子蟲寄生蟲引起的腸道疾病，主要是透過受污染的新鮮農產品傳播。
This intestinal illness, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, is transmitted through contaminated fresh produce like leafy greens and herbs.
該病症狀包括嚴重的腹瀉和疲勞，若未經治療，病程可持續數週。
Characterized by severe watery diarrhea and fatigue, the illness can persist for weeks if untreated.
截至7月下旬，美國疾病管制與預防中心(CDC)報告稱，45個州確診病例已超過6,700例，其中大部分疫情與泰勒農場(Taylor Farms)供應給塔可鐘(Taco Bell)的切絲生菜有關。
By late July, the CDC reported over 6,700 confirmed cases across 45 states, with much of the outbreak linked to shredded lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell.
由於消費者避免選擇含沙拉的餐點，塔可鐘(Taco Bell)、Chopt和Sweetgreen等連鎖店的人流量顯著減少。
Chains like Taco Bell, Chopt, and Sweetgreen have experienced significant drops in foot traffic as diners avoid salad-heavy menus.
Brands)的市場價值甚至蒸發了數十億美元。
Brands even saw a multibillion-dollar drop in market value.
為了應對危機，各家餐廳正設法重建大眾信任。
In response, restaurants are scrambling to rebuild trust.
許多餐廳採取了調整措施，包括移除涉案食材、透過社群媒體宣傳新的安全標準，以及推出無生菜的菜單選項。
Many have pivoted by removing implicated ingredients, communicating new safety standards via social media, and launching lettuce-free menu options.
由於該寄生蟲對氯等常見消毒劑具有抗藥性，此次疫情凸顯出加強供應鏈監管與衛生規範，以預防未來食源性危機的迫切需求。
Because the parasite is resistant to common disinfectants like chlorine, the outbreak highlights the urgent need for stricter supply chain oversight and hygiene protocols to prevent future foodborne crises.
