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FDA Expands Cyclospora Outbreak Probe to Nine States

7/25/2026

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US Officials Expand

U.S. officials expanded the outbreak investigation to nine states on July 24, 2026, citing CDC data on 1,947 infections, 98 hospitalizations and no deaths from Taco Bell exposure and Illinois' 513 cases as of July 23, 2026.
Taylor Farms had no Cyclospora test results as of July 19, 2026, after investing $200 million in protocols.
FDA warned against eating lettuce from Taylor Farms' Mexico plant after a July 17, 2026 recall.

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Taco Bell Launches

After foot traffic at Taco Bell fell nearly 31% below its Friday average on July 17, the chain launched a $1 lettuce-free stuffed tortilla on July 21 to win back customers.
Chipotle and Sweetgreen announced via their apps that they no longer serve iceberg lettuce, distancing themselves from the outbreak.
The FDA’s “explosive diarrhea rule” amendment, prompted by the outbreak, will take effect in early 2028, extending produce traceback timelines.

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US Officials Expand

U.S. officials expanded the outbreak investigation to nine states on July 24, 2026, citing CDC data on 1,947 infections, 98 hospitalizations and no deaths from Taco Bell exposure and Illinois' 513 cases as of July 23, 2026.
Taylor Farms had no Cyclospora test results as of July 19, 2026, after investing $200 million in protocols.
FDA warned against eating lettuce from Taylor Farms' Mexico plant after a July 17, 2026 recall.

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