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FDA Classifies Taylor Farms Lettuce Cyclospora Outbreak Class 1 Risk

8/30/2026

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FDA Flags Lettuce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce as a Class 1 risk on August 28, 2026.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 11,458 laboratory-confirmed cyclospora cases in 20 states.
At least 495 people were hospitalized and two Michigan deaths were linked to the outbreak.
FDA traced the outbreak to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico and inspections continue.

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Georgians Shift Locally

Consumers in Georgia are shifting to locally grown produce after the cyclospora outbreak.
Eliyahu Ben Asa of Atlanta Harvest says the recall reveals a broken multi-step supply chain.
Rob Ponderlick of Theis Farm Market stresses his lettuce is grown from seed to harvest on-site.
Marcy Prchal of Trogg’s Hollow reports a surge in member inquiries about food origin this summer.

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Chicago Couple Sues

Chicago couple filed a federal lawsuit seeking more than $75,000 from Taylor Farms California and Taylor Fresh Foods.
Attorney William Marler said it is Illinois’ first lawsuit linked to the 2026 cyclospora outbreak.
Plaintiff Alonso Zaragoza, a Chicago Public Library librarian, claims lost income from illness after a July 11 Taco Bell chalupa.
Wife Jadhira Sanchez seeks damages for five days of sleep loss and altered household diet.

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FDA Flags Lettuce

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classified the recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce as a Class 1 risk on August 28, 2026.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recorded 11,458 laboratory-confirmed cyclospora cases in 20 states.
At least 495 people were hospitalized and two Michigan deaths were linked to the outbreak.
FDA traced the outbreak to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico and inspections continue.

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