California dodges gut bug (for now)

By the numbers: California has counted 41 cases so far this year, down from 80 during the same time period last year, officials said.

• Most cases are linked to foreign travel, per the department.

Catch up quick: The parasite is spread through contaminated food and known for causing explosive stomach symptoms that can last two weeks. So far it has sickened more than 4,000 people, per the Washington Post, mostly in the Michigan area.

The intrigue: Early investigations are pointing to lettuce or salad greens, per the Post.

• Authorities are also investigating whether food sold at Taco Bell played a role, the paper reports.