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FDA Traces Cyclospora Outbreak; Taylor Farms Recalls Mexican Lettuce

7/26/2026

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The FDA opened a traceback investigation on July 22 2026 into a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 72 people, source still unidentified.
The outbreak occurs amid a record-high cyclosporiasis surge, with the CDC reporting 4,173 confirmed cases since May 1 2026 and 7,400 probable cases.
Only the Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce outbreak has an identified source, prompting the company to recall all lettuce grown in central Mexico and pause production.

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Story summary

The FDA opened a traceback investigation on July 22 2026 into a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 72 people, source still unidentified.
The outbreak occurs amid a record-high cyclosporiasis surge, with the CDC reporting 4,173 confirmed cases since May 1 2026 and 7,400 probable cases.
Only the Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce outbreak has an identified source, prompting the company to recall all lettuce grown in central Mexico and pause production.