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Taylor Farms Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak, Recall Ordered

7/24/2026

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US officials linked cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce and recalled it on July 17, 2026.
The CDC recorded over 4,100 confirmed and 7,400 suspected cases in 41 states since May 1, 2026.
FDA called a July 18 positive lettuce test a false positive on July 19 but kept link to Taylor Farms, prompting Taco Bell to drop the lettuce and a lawsuit filed July 17, 2026 to seek $75,000 in damages.

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US officials linked cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce and recalled it on July 17, 2026.
The CDC recorded over 4,100 confirmed and 7,400 suspected cases in 41 states since May 1, 2026.
FDA called a July 18 positive lettuce test a false positive on July 19 but kept link to Taylor Farms, prompting Taco Bell to drop the lettuce and a lawsuit filed July 17, 2026 to seek $75,000 in damages.