A significant outbreak of cyclosporiasis has affected over 1,600 people this summer, with the FDA still investigating its source. Initially, a test showed contamination in lettuce from Taylor Farms, but this was later deemed a false positive. Despite this, Taco Bell has stopped using this lettuce, advising customers to discard any potentially affected products. Health officials recommend thorough washing or cooking of produce to mitigate risk, although cyclospora outbreaks are not uncommon during summer months. As cases continue to rise, the exact cause of the outbreak remains unclear.
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Link to original article source: https://www.npr.org/2026/07/20/nx-s1-5901356/fda-focused-taylor-farms-lettuce-cyclospora-source-despite-retracted-test
