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Cyclospora cases linked to iceberg lettuce have driven retailers to push greenhouse-grown greens. Health authorities warn on contaminated produce as more states report cases; restaurants adapt menus and chains reassure customers about ingredients.
The CDC and FDA have tied a cyclosporiasis outbreak to iceberg lettuce from a Mexican supplier. Taco Bell and other chains have removed affected lettuce as the investigation continues; about 7,000 cases have been reported across 34 states.
The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell has cited thousands of cases across multiple states, with Ohio and Michigan at the forefront as lawsuits and recalls unfold. Authorities have warned against lettuce from Taylor Farms while investigations determine the outbreak’s precise source.
The multistate cyclospora outbreak is now linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms’ central Mexico operations and has affected at least nine states, with thousands of cases and hundreds of hospitalizations reported. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall, and FDA and CDC investigations continue as officials warn consumers to avoid recalled lettuce.
Taylor Farms has pulled jalapeño-containing products across 26 states after Coast Citrus Distributors recalled peppers tied to a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people in 27 states. The recall follows a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. Authorities say refunds are available and consumers should discard affected items.