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An FDA update catalogs the Taylor Farms recall linked to a cyclospora outbreak, detailing nearly 240,000 cases of iceberg/romaine lettuce pulled from Mexico to 27 states, with Walmart’s Marketside providing the largest share and chains like Subway and Taco Bell among those affected; nationwide illness totals exceed 22,700, with about 500 hospitalizations and two deaths, and Michigan remains the hardest hit.
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling select deli and produce items after a supplier’s broader Salmonella recall, with all affected products removed from shelves. Customers who purchased any of the recalled items should not eat them and can return them to any Hannaford for a full refund. Affected products include Beans Rice and Cheese Burrito; Classic Beef Burrito; Chicken Verde Burrito; Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Wrap; Diced Jalapeños; and Pico de Gallo Salsa, with best-by dates ranging from 8/7/26 to 8/12/26, tied to Coast Citrus Distributors’ recall as an abundance-of-caution measure.
Hannaford Supermarkets is recalling six deli and produce items in Maine due to potential salmonella contamination tied to its jalapeño supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. Affected products include two burritos (Beans Rice and Cheese; Classic Beef), a Chicken Verde Burrito, a Chipotle Chicken Tortilla Wrap, Diced Jalapeños, and Pico de Gallo Salsa, with specific best-by dates listed. Customers should discard or avoid these items and can return them to any Hannaford for a full refund; for more information, contact Hannaford or 1-800-213-9040.
The nation’s largest cyclospora outbreak has exposed weaknesses in the U.S. food-safety system, with more than 11,000 confirmed or suspected cases across 40 states tied to contaminated greens like iceberg lettuce. Experts say reduced outbreak coordination, staffing cuts at FDA and CDC, and underinvestment in public health are straining detection and response, even as officials push Americans to eat more fresh produce and trust the safety of the food supply.
An ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh produce has sickened more than 11,500 people across 41 states, with the largest cluster tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce sold at Taco Bell; about 300 hospitalizations have occurred and Michigan accounts for 9,253 cases. The surge appears to be driving roughly 40% of Americans to buy or eat less produce, complicating Kennedy Jr.’s push for more “real” foods amid criticisms of federal budget cuts to the FDA and CDC and perceived delays in food-safety measures.
Health officials in western North Carolina report rising cyclosporiasis cases linked to produce and urge shoppers to thoroughly wash items like lettuce, cilantro, and parsley, monitor for GI symptoms, and seek care if symptoms develop.
Health experts say there’s no need to stop eating fruits and vegetables due to cyclospora; instead, practice good produce hygiene (wash all produce, even prewashed items), avoid pre-chopped/prebagged items, and be cautious with lettuce from the implicated Mexican supplier in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, and Indiana. The CDC/FDA investigation notes a single contaminated lettuce source is likely, but the overall national risk remains uneven, with some states seeing higher case counts while others are at typical levels. Cooking can kill the parasite, and vulnerable individuals may choose to eat only cooked produce until more information is available.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened about 4,000 Americans this year across many states. The source is hard to pin down because the parasite is carried by fresh produce (often globally sourced) and illness can appear 2–14 days after exposure, with the CDC’s reduced workforce amplifying tracing gaps as states lead investigations. Public health guidance urges cooking produce where possible, thorough washing, avoiding damaged items, refrigerating leftovers promptly, and staying hydrated if symptoms occur; officials expect the source may involve multiple products and origin points as investigations continue.
Cyclosporiasis infections are spreading across the U.S. with hundreds of hospitalizations and thousands of cases under analysis, linked to multiple produce items and amid funding cuts to federal surveillance programs. Health officials say outbreaks are hard to trace due to the parasite’s incubation period and complex food-supply chains, and while authorities have not pinpointed a single source, guidance emphasizes careful produce handling and staying updated with local health reports as investigations continue.
Cyclospora infections are rising across more than 40 states, with Michigan the hardest hit; CDC data show hundreds hospitalized among about 1,600 confirmed cases, as investigators probe possible produce-linked sources (including reports involving Taco Bell ingredients), with no definitive source yet identified. Health officials stress proper cooking and thorough cleaning of produce to reduce risk and warn that cases could continue to rise through the summer.
A cyclosporiasis outbreak has sickened hundreds to thousands across the U.S., prompting caution in dining out as investigators seek the source. Some national chains have given little public detail, while a few restaurants have begun removing or reworking fresh produce (like lettuce, tomatoes, onions) or increasing washing practices. Chipotle says it is monitoring the situation and does not currently link ingredients to the outbreak. Health experts urge cautious dining, especially with fresh produce or salad bars, noting that Cyclospora is resistant to standard sanitizers and that no single source has yet been identified.
Health officials say a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce is expanding, with Arizona reporting 10 cases as dozens of states investigate. Symptoms can last weeks and include explosive diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite; the infection is treatable with antibiotics. The CDC notes hundreds of confirmed cases and many more awaiting confirmation, likely tied to imported fruits and vegetables. Contamination can occur at multiple points in the farm-to-fork chain, and handwashing with soap and water remains essential, though the produce is not to be avoided altogether accepted—just properly handled and, when possible, cooked.
Taco Bell locations nationwide are pulling lettuce, cilantro/onion, pico de gallo and guacamole amid a surge in cyclosporiasis (Cyclospora) cases across multiple states; officials say the source of the outbreak hasn’t been identified and it’s unclear whether customers have fallen ill, but signs indicate a temporary recall of certain produce as health departments investigate and advise thorough washing and safe handling of fresh produce.
North Carolina has 69 cyclosporiasis cases since early June 2026, mostly in Wake County, as the CDC probes more than 140 Cyclospora illnesses across 17 states—at least 20 hospitalizations have been reported nationwide; NC has no local hospitalizations and officials say there is no outbreak yet. Investigations point to contaminated fresh produce (often cilantro or parsley), with the source hard to pinpoint due to the produce’s short shelf life and the parasite’s 2–14 day incubation. A 2024 Wake County outbreak linked to a shrimp-and-parsley salad prompted stronger interagency collaboration. Officials advise washing produce thoroughly, seeking care for severe diarrhea, and cooking foods to 165°F to kill pathogens.
Weather-driven crop shortfalls in Florida and Mexico, plus high diesel and fertilizer costs and a 17% tariff on Mexican tomatoes, have tightened US supply and driven prices higher. March tomato prices rose 15.3% month-over-month and are 22.6% higher than a year ago, while store shelves show tomatoes around $2.25 per pound (the highest in eight years). Farmers warn relief hinges on new crops coming in the next two weeks, with some growers shifting to greenhouse production in Canada to hedge against weather; costs for freight and packaging, fueled by high oil prices, are also a factor.