Cyclospora Outbreak Tied to Taco Bell Lettuce Across Five States

Public health officials are tracing a multistate surge in cyclosporiasis, with shredded lettuce from Mexico linked to Taco Bell locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, West Virginia and Kentucky. The FDA and CDC say other outbreaks may exist and investigations continue; Taco Bell has removed the implicated lettuce from its supply chain. Nearly 7,000 confirmed or probable cases have been reported in 2026, many in the Midwest, with Michigan the hardest hit. While prevention tips include cooking produce to at least 158°F, thorough washing, and good hygiene, most people recover with treatment and person-to-person spread is unlikely.