Taco Bell removes lettuce in some states over cyclosporiasis link
Federal health officials say more than 1,600 cases are tied to the outbreak as Taco Bell removes lettuce from select restaurants.
- Taco Bell removed shredded iceberg lettuce from some Midwestern locations after it was linked to a cyclospora outbreak causing over 1,600 cases and nearly 100 hospitalizations, mainly in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana.
- Investigators identified shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms from Mexico at Taco Bell restaurants in five states as a source of the outbreak, though there is no official recall from Taylor Farms currently and Taco Bell has not confirmed ongoing sourcing.
- Michigan reported thousands of cyclosporiasis cases, and the CDC confirmed over 1,600 cases and more than 100 hospitalizations nationwide as of mid-July 2026.
- Health officials warn that cases may rise through August 2026 and recommend avoiding the linked shredded iceberg lettuce; cyclospora causes watery diarrhea and cramps and can be treated with antibiotics like Bactrim.
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Taco Bell Responds After Taylor Farms Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak
Amid an outbreak of the diarrhea-inducing cyclosporiasis infection, Taco Bell encouraged customers to return to their stores, noting the Taylor Farms lettuce linked to the outbreak has been removed.
Taco Bell lettuce tied to diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak
US health officials linked iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell to an outbreak of the parasite cyclospora, which causes “explosive” diarrhea. Health officials warn that the contamination may go beyond the fast-food chain.
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