Federal officials say a Cyclospora outbreak has expanded from five states to 15, with the investigation focused on iceberg lettuce from central Mexico recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
A Taylor Farms lettuce sample initially reported as positive for cyclospora was later described as a false positive, but the FDA remained focused on the supplier as investigators searched for the source of illnesses linked in reporting to Taco Bell locations.
Taylor Farms and Sysco withdrew iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico on July 17 as U.S. authorities investigated a major cyclospora outbreak. The FDA later said a test associated with Taylor Farms was a false positive, but the broader investigation remains open.
The FDA updated its Cyclospora outbreak investigation on July 24 after Taylor Fresh Foods removed iceberg lettuce sourced from Guanajuato, Mexico from the U.S. market.
A nine-state Cyclospora outbreak remains open after a lettuce recall reached consumers, restaurants and retailers in at least 27 states.
Iowa reported 184 cyclosporiasis cases by July 23, more than twice the comparable 2025 count. Officials say some cases may be tied to a national outbreak, but the connection is not confirmed.
Michigan reported two deaths associated with the current Cyclospora outbreak. Here is what consumers should know about recalled lettuce, symptoms and care.
Arkansas reported 123 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases by July 30, including 75 in Benton County. Recalled iceberg lettuce was distributed in Arkansas, but officials have not linked every state case to the product.
The FDA says recalled iceberg lettuce reached food-service customers in 28 states as a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell exposures remains ongoing.
Los Angeles County has identified no local cases linked to a multijurisdictional cyclosporiasis outbreak, though the CDC had received 1,645 laboratory-confirmed U.S. case reports as of July 13.
Cyclospora concerns reached the Overland Park Farmers’ Market. Here is what the lettuce recall means and how shoppers can reduce their risk.
The FDA says 1,947 people in nine states reported Cyclospora illness after Taco Bell exposure as a lettuce recall continues without a confirmed positive product test.
Ohio has reported more than 2,600 cyclosporiasis cases as CDC investigators assist with interviews and data management. Recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce was distributed to Ohio food-service customers from June 29 through July 16.
The FDA reports 1,947 illnesses and at least 98 hospitalizations as officials investigate recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a nine-state Cyclospora outbreak.
FDA says an earlier lab finding in its 5-state cyclospora iceberg lettuce probe was a false positive. Here’s what shoppers should do now.
FDA and CDC’s July 16 update: 1,644 people reported eating Taco Bell in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no deaths tied to shredded iceberg lettuce.
