Where the outbreak stands
This summer's multistate cyclospora outbreak was linked to iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico and packed by Taylor Farms de Mexico. The company recalled all of it on July 17, 2026, and Taco Bell stopped using it the same day. The recalled product's best-by dates (through 8/3/2026) have now passed, so it should be out of circulation.
- Cases~10,900 illnesses across 17 states, 450+ hospitalizations, 2 deaths (Michigan) — the largest cyclospora outbreak on record in the US
- OnsetsIllnesses began June 14 – August 3, 2026; new-onset cases have tapered off since the recall
- StatusInvestigation still open — the FDA began onsite inspections at iceberg growers in Mexico on August 20
Somehow still have recalled shredded iceberg (best-by 7/18–8/3) in the fridge? That's compost now. Toss it and sanitize what it touched.
What's fine to eat
- Romaine, butter, green leaf, red leaf, spring mix — no active recalls
- Iceberg — the recalled product is past date and off shelves; Taylor Farms has suspended all central Mexico sourcing
- Whole-head lettuce from your grocery store or garden
As always: wash it, keep it cold, and eat it before it turns to soup in the crisper drawer.
Ate the recalled stuff earlier this summer?
Cyclosporiasis symptoms usually start about a week after exposure (2 days to 2+ weeks): watery diarrhea, fatigue, cramping, and loss of appetite — and untreated, it can linger or relapse for weeks. It's treatable, but routine stool tests often miss it, so if you've been sick since June, ask your doctor specifically for a Cyclospora test.
Full details: CDC outbreak page · FDA investigation