The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local partners, are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The illnesses included in this outbreak are a subset of the Cyclospora Infections identified nationwide. This outbreak now includes illnesses from 9 states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. Based on epidemiological information collected by the CDC, a total of 1,947 people infected with Cyclospora who reported exposure to Taco Bell have been reported across nine states. Illnesses started on dates ranging from June 22, 2026, to July 20, 2026. There have been at least 98 hospitalizations, and no deaths have been reported. This increase in cases is, in part, due to the identification and addition of four new states that are now considered part of this outbreak. On July 19, 2026, FDA provided an update about a false-positive sample collected at the border. To clarify, this false-positive lab sample DOES NOT change the basis for FDA’s ongoing outbreak investigation or the overwhelming epidemiological data supporting the current voluntary recall by Taylor Farms. FDA’s traceback investigation and outbreak data continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms from growers in central Mexico. We encourage the public to continue to avoid all products listed in Taylor Farms’ voluntary recall. Cases with Taco Bell exposure have been reported from 9 states: IL, IN, KS, KY, MI, OH, OK, PA, and WV. Any Taco Bell locations that received recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. Taco Bell has indicated it will no longer use lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico as of July 17, 2026. More information will be provided as it becomes available. Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. FDA’s investigation is ongoing. @ https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-9-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026
