07/20/2026
Update:A CDC food safety alert regarding a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis infections has been posted at https://www.cdc.gov/cyclosporiasis/outbreaks/07-26/index.html.
Key Points:
Over 1,644 people in 5 states have been infected with Cyclospora. Illnesses have been reported from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Ninety-four people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported.
The illnesses have been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
FDA's traceback investigation has identified a single supplier of iceberg lettuce from Mexico used by the Taco Bell locations where sick people ate.
Shredded iceberg lettuce sold in grocery stores or served in other restaurants is not affected.
This alert only includes illnesses that are lab confirmed and have been linked to this product, not all cyclosporiasis illnesses being reported to and by CDC.
What Consumers Should Do:
Do not eat shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
If symptoms of cyclosporiasis present, contact a healthcare provider to receive care and report symptoms.
You may need to specifically request that your healthcare provider test you for Cyclospora.
If consumers have questions about cases in a particular state, please call the local or state health department.
FDA and partners are actively investigating the source and scope of the contamination. Because the investigation remains ongoing, additional implicated brands, restaurants, retailers, or distribution channels may be identified as the investigation continues. This FDA advisory will be updated promptly as new information becomes available.
Send a message to learn more
