Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce in the US
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Taylor Farms, Taco Bell, FDA, CDC
United States
May 13, 2026
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Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for the parasite Cyclospora. At least 94 people have been hospitalized, with thousands infected across multiple states. Taco Bell and other retailers have removed affected products from the market.
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