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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Traced to Taylor Farms Lettuce, 11,000 Sick

8/5/2026

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Investigators linked the cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in Mexico, recalled on July 17, 2026.
The lettuce was served at Taco Bell in five states and sold in 27 states.
Michigan officials reported two deaths among patients with conditions and logged 11,200 cases and 200 hospitalizations.
The CDC recorded 6,707 confirmed and 11,500 probable cases, prompting agencies to advise washing produce, peeling outer lettuce layers, and cooking vegetables when possible.

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Investigators linked the cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce grown by Taylor Farms in Mexico, recalled on July 17, 2026.
The lettuce was served at Taco Bell in five states and sold in 27 states.
Michigan officials reported two deaths among patients with conditions and logged 11,200 cases and 200 hospitalizations.
The CDC recorded 6,707 confirmed and 11,500 probable cases, prompting agencies to advise washing produce, peeling outer lettuce layers, and cooking vegetables when possible.