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The cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has expanded to additional states. FDA tracebacks identify Taylor Farms de Mexico as a key supplier; Taco Bell has removed affected lettuce and recalls are ongoing. Public health officials warn consumers and stress washing and cooking precautions where relevant.
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.
Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce distributed to 27 states after U.S. health officials linked shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell to Cyclospora contamination. The recall covers products from central Mexico with best-by dates through Aug. 3, and Sysco has halted distribution of affected lettuce.
The FDA has tied a Cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, prompting a voluntary recall across 27 states. A later test labeled as a false positive does not alter the ongoing investigation or the recall. Officials warn consumers to avoid recalled products while the health response continues.
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.
The Cyclospora outbreak has expanded, with Michigan reporting rising case totals and southeastern counties remaining the epicenter. Ohio reports more than 500 cases across several counties. Health authorities are urging caution with certain produce while investigations continue to identify the sources.
The cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has weighed on U.S. salad chains and suppliers. Sweetgreen and Salad and Go have cut outlooks or filed for bankruptcy amid consumer fears, while Taco Bell is recovering from earlier sales shocks. Recall activity spans Mexico and 27 U.S. states, with health officials tracking the outbreak across the country.