FDA Expands Recall of Iceberg Lettuce Served at Taco Bell
The FDA has expanded a recall of iceberg lettuce linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak, affecting Taco Bell restaurants in 20 states.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 28, 2026, 1:15 a.m. ET
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Aug 28, 2026, 1:19 a.m. ET
FDA Reports 495 Hospitalizations in Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has reported 495 hospitalizations in connection with a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants, according to Insurance Journal. The lettuce was sourced from Taylor Farms' operations in Mexico. The illness can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
The outbreak has affected 20 states, with 11,458 cases reported. The FDA's report did not specify the cause of the outbreak beyond the cyclosporiasis link to the lettuce.
Aug 28, 2026, 1:15 a.m. ETFirst report
FDA Reports Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has reported a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants and sourced from Taylor Farms' operations in Mexico, according to insurancejournal.com. The outbreak has resulted in 495 hospitalizations and 11,458 cases across 20 states, as reported by insurancejournal.com.
The illness can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, according to insurancejournal.com. The FDA's report identifies Taylor Farms as the firm involved, and the lettuce was distributed in 20 states.
The investigation is ongoing, and the cause of the outbreak has not been fully determined.
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- US Widens Lettuce-Related Cyclosporiasis Probe to 20 Statesinsurancejournal.com
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