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Lettuce Recall Causes 1,645 Illnesses, Taco Bell Traffic Down 19%

7/22/2026

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FDA officials say the outbreak source is shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ farms in Mexico.
The FDA and CDC report about 1,645 U.S. illnesses and 141 hospitalizations, with Michigan alone logging 6,148 cases and 102 hospitalizations.
Taylor Farms recalled 25 shredded lettuce and salad-mix items sold under eight brand codes.
Taco Bell foot traffic dropped 18.9% on the Friday after the link was announced, the steepest decline among chains.

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FDA officials say the outbreak source is shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ farms in Mexico.
The FDA and CDC report about 1,645 U.S. illnesses and 141 hospitalizations, with Michigan alone logging 6,148 cases and 102 hospitalizations.
Taylor Farms recalled 25 shredded lettuce and salad-mix items sold under eight brand codes.
Taco Bell foot traffic dropped 18.9% on the Friday after the link was announced, the steepest decline among chains.