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StableHealthReported 2026-07-17 16:00

Taco Bell Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Taco Bell shredded iceberg lettuce has been linked to a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, affecting over 1,644 people in five states, with 94 hospitalizations and no reported deaths.

Why it matters. Consumers and businesses are affected as the outbreak highlights food safety concerns and may impact sales and public trust in the brand.

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Evidence

  • CCDC newsroomRegulator2026-07-17 16:00
    A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections has been posted at https://www.
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  • CCDC newsroomRegulator2026-07-17 16:00
    The illnesses have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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  • CCDC newsroomRegulator2026-07-17 16:00
    Over 1,644 people in 5 states have been infected with Cyclospora . Illnesses have been reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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