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FDA Expands Cyclospora Probe After Michigan Deaths

8/6/2026

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FDA Expands Investigation

FDA expanded its Cyclospora outbreak investigation after two Michigan deaths were confirmed.
Michigan officials said patients had underlying conditions that may have worsened cyclosporiasis, the first U.S. fatalities.
The outbreak, first identified in July among Taco Bell diners, has caused 6,300 cases and 278 hospitalizations in 15 states.
Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled lettuce on July 17, prompting officials to urge consumers to discard lettuce and seek care if symptoms appear.

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Salad and Go Bankruptcy

Salad and Go filed for bankruptcy, closing 70 locations and citing the cyclospora outbreak, higher gas prices, and reduced spending.
Taco Bell reported a 2 percent sales decline this quarter, which Chief Executive Officer Chris Turner linked to the outbreak.
Mexico’s health ministry opened an investigation of Quintana Roo after health authorities reported cyclospora cases among travelers.
Public-health officials warned staffing cuts at federal, state and local levels have hampered outbreak investigations.

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FDA Expands Investigation

FDA expanded its Cyclospora outbreak investigation after two Michigan deaths were confirmed.
Michigan officials said patients had underlying conditions that may have worsened cyclosporiasis, the first U.S. fatalities.
The outbreak, first identified in July among Taco Bell diners, has caused 6,300 cases and 278 hospitalizations in 15 states.
Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled lettuce on July 17, prompting officials to urge consumers to discard lettuce and seek care if symptoms appear.

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