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FDA Links 11,000-Case Outbreak to Taco Bell Lettuce

9/4/2026

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FDA linked outbreak to lettuce at Taco Bell.
Outbreak sickened over 11,000 people in 20 states and caused two deaths.
CDC traced contamination to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ Mexico operations.
Taylor Farms recalled the lettuce on July 17, prompting Taco Bell to remove it from restaurants.
Michigan warned residents to avoid lettuce on July 4 while patients sued Taco Bell and Taylor Farms.

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FDA linked outbreak to lettuce at Taco Bell.
Outbreak sickened over 11,000 people in 20 states and caused two deaths.
CDC traced contamination to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ Mexico operations.
Taylor Farms recalled the lettuce on July 17, prompting Taco Bell to remove it from restaurants.
Michigan warned residents to avoid lettuce on July 4 while patients sued Taco Bell and Taylor Farms.