Taco Bell removes lettuce from menus after cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in US
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Taco Bell removes lettuce from menus after cyclosporiasis outbreak sickens thousands in US
US cyclosporiasis outbreak surpasses 5,500 cases across 40 states; Michigan hardest hit
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Shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to Taco Bell has been identified as a possible source of contamination in a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across the United States, according to reports from The Washington Post and other sources on July 17, 2026.
The outbreak has resulted in nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis since the start of May, with cases reported in 34 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Michigan and New York have been hit the hardest, with Michigan alone reporting over 4,300 cases.
Taco Bell has taken immediate action to remove potentially impacted lettuce from its menu in select states. "Based on ongoing conversations with public health officials, and out of an abundance of caution, Taco Bell has taken immediate action to voluntarily remove potentially impacted lettuce from a supplier in select states," a spokesperson for the company said.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite from food or water contaminated with feces. Symptoms include cramping, nausea, and explosive diarrhea, according to the CDC.
Health officials in Michigan have previously suggested that lettuce may be the culprit. "Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation," a health official said.
Taylor Farms has not responded to requests for comment. The company describes itself as the leading global producer of salads and "healthy fresh foods."
The CDC has identified at least 400 cases associated with the outbreak across four states – Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
The Michigan state health department has reported more than 4,300 cases of cyclospora during the outbreak investigation.
Cyclosporiasis is not usually spread directly from person to person. Instead, people can become infected by consuming contaminated food or water. Previous outbreaks have been linked to fresh produce, according to the CDC.
The CDC and other health officials continue to investigate the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak and are working to contain its spread.
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