Taylor Farms recalls all iceberg lettuce from a farm in central Mexico for cyclospora contamination. The FDA has stated the lettuce may be linked to a huge cyclospora outbreak that has sickened thousands in the states of Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia. This recall is in response to that cyclospora outbreak report. The … Read more
The Taylor Farms shredded lettuce cyclospora test was a false positive, according to the FDA. The test was conducted on July 18, 2026. This does not mean that Taylor Farms lettuce that was imported from Mexico is not the cause of the outbreak in the states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia. Traceback … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a HAN advisory (Health Alert Network) for the cyclospora outbreaks in the United States. The advisory, which was issued on July 14, 2026, states that there are reports of 1,645 confirmed cases of the parasitic infection nationwide, and the agency is aware that there are … Read more
Taylor Farms de Mexico is recalling Mexican iceberg lettuce for cyclospora contamination. The company says this recall is based on information provided by the FDA. The lettuce was sourced from central Mexico. FDA traceback shows that a specific independent farm that represents less than 1% of the U.S. iceberg lettuce supply is a potential source … Read more
Taco Bell shredded lettuce may be linked to one cyclospora outbreak in the states of Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Indiana, Kentucky, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). That agency says that the total case count is “more than 1,644” with 94 hospitalizations, but today Michigan alone stated it has more than … Read more
Officials in Michigan suspect lettuce as cyclospora outbreak source, according to a July 13, 2026 news release. The release states, “While the investigation is ongoing, current results point to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source for this outbreak, although other food items cannot be completely ruled out. No specific type of product, grower, … Read more
The CDC has finally updated the cyclospora case counts after nine days, to 843 sick and 1,500 cases that “need further investigation.” The CDC does not report probable cases. And they have included Michigan on the map for the first time, even though they only count 300 sick, while the state claims more than 1500. … Read more
How big is the nationwide cyclospora outbreak (or outbreaks)? Let’s take a closer look at the numbers from the states affected by this parasite. The numbers vary depending on the source, which can be confusing. About Cyclospora Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that is transmitted through the fecal oral route. The means that when someone … Read more
Taco Bell pulls fresh produce amid a giant cyclospora outbreak, according to news reports. The large restaurant chain has allegedly been posting signs at some of its locations that state, “We are currently unable to sell Lettuce, Cilantro, Onion, Pico de Gallo, and Guacamole due to a nationwide recall.” Food Poisoning Bulletin has been unable … Read more
A cyclospora outbreak in Michigan has sickened at least 572 patients, according to the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (MDHHS). That count is current as of July 4, 2026. But as of June 30, 2026, the department said that there were more than 170 cases of the infection. That is a huge increase … Read more