July 24, 2026

CDC Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell to Nine States

Nine states are now affected by the largest known outbreak of cyclosporiasis, with new cases reported in Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The outbreak has led to over 12,000 reported cases nationwide, with a significant portion of infections linked to Taco Bell locations.
A federal health report confirmed a sample of lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclosporiasis, although officials later retracted this as a false positive.