Cyclospora Lettuce Outbreak
FDA says a cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce has sickened 72 people in Texas.
July 22, 2026 · Updated Jul 22, 8:27pm ET
Daily BeastNew Twist Deals Blow to Trump’s Lettuce Outbreak Probe
USA TODAYMexico, RFK Jr., Taylor Farms weigh in on cyclospora outbreak
New York PostTaco Bell sells $1 lettuce-free enchiritos to quell diarrhea parasite backlash
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What happened
Mexico’s health minister is disputing the FDA’s traceback in the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak, after the agency said last week that lettuce eaten by patients came from central Mexico and identified Taylor Farms de MexicoTaylor Farmsan American-based producer of fresh-cut fruits and vegetables as the sole supplier. As of July 21, CDC laboratory-confirmed cases had surpassed 4,000 across 41 states, with reports of more than 10,000 confirmed and probable illnesses. The outbreak has disrupted lettuce use at Taco Bell, which promoted $1 lettuce-free enchiritos as customer traffic fell. The FDA is also investigating another cyclosporiasis outbreak with at least 72 cases and no identified source.
Taylor Farms Outbreak Probes
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