Federal Investigators Identify 17 States in Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak
Recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has been linked to cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states.
3 reports on this incident · first at Aug 19, 2026, 11:09 a.m. ET
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Aug 19, 2026, 11:16 a.m. ET
1,947 Cases and Two Deaths Reported in Iceberg Lettuce Outbreak
A federal outbreak count has reached 1,947 cases of cyclosporiasis across nine states with at least 98 hospitalizations, according to Medical Daily. Michigan officials reported that two people in that state died after becoming ill.
Federal investigators have identified 17 states where iceberg lettuce has been linked to illness. The center of the national outbreak is recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce.
Reported symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue.
Aug 19, 2026, 11:09 a.m. ETFirst report
Recalled Iceberg Lettuce Linked to Developing Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
An investigation into a national cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce remains open and developing as of August 19, 2026. According to reporting from Medical Daily, federal investigators have identified 17 states where iceberg lettuce has been linked to illness. Medical Daily reported a federal outbreak count of 1,947 cases across nine states, with at least 98 hospitalizations. Michigan officials reported that two people in that state died after becoming ill. The reason for the recall is contaminated iceberg lettuce at the center of the outbreak. Medical Daily noted that cyclosporiasis hazard symptoms include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue.
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