Cases linked to this outbreak
At least 1,947Reported illnesses across 9 states2026 United States update
Cyclospora outbreak updates
CDC reports 4,173 confirmed U.S. cases since May 1, 2026. A 9-state outbreak has been linked to iceberg lettuce, and FDA says the investigation and recall are ongoing.
- Affected products
- Marketside Iceberg Salad (12 oz and 24 oz); Marketside Shredded Lettuce (8 oz and 16 oz); All iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico
- Best-by dates
- 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026
Current CDC and FDA updateChecked Jul 27, 2026, 10:07 PM EDT
Current iceberg-lettuce outbreak
2026 U.S. surveillance
National total
4,173Confirmed U.S. cases as of July 20, 2026Hospitalizations
3087.4% of confirmed U.S. casesDeaths
0No deaths reported as of July 20, 2026What happened
Iceberg lettuce recall and outbreak
- Food linked to illnesses
- Shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations
- States named
- Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, West Virginia
- Supplier
- Taylor Farms de Mexico
- Recall date
- July 17, 2026
- Products
- Marketside Iceberg Salad (12 oz and 24 oz); Marketside Shredded Lettuce (8 oz and 16 oz); All iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico
- Best-by dates
- 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026
- Testing update
- The recall remains active. FDA reports no confirmed positive product samples as of July 19, 2026, and its investigation is ongoing.
Guidance
What to do now
Discard recalled lettuce and clean affected surfaces
Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.
Read the CDC outbreak noticeKnow the symptoms
Watery diarrhea, fatigue, and loss of appetite are common. Symptoms often begin about one week after infection.
CDC symptom guideContact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop
Stay hydrated and contact a healthcare provider if symptoms develop, persist, or are severe. Cyclospora testing may need to be requested specifically.
CDC Cyclospora overviewDo not rely on washing recalled lettuce
Washing fresh produce can reduce some contamination, but it does not guarantee Cyclospora removal. Discard recalled lettuce and clean anything it touched.
CDC prevention guidanceAffected areas
States named in this outbreak
9 states are named in the iceberg-lettuce outbreak. The broader national count includes confirmed cases reported by 41 states.
States with reported illnesses
9 states
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
- West Virginia
Known recalled-product distribution
0 states
Timeline
How the outbreak has changed
Dates and figures below reflect updates published by CDC and FDA.
MedianJun 26
Jun 22Jul 20
1,6454,173
Confirmed cases range from 1,645 to 4,173 across 3 reported totals.
2-95age range44median age56%female41states reporting
View dated updates
FDA reference #1381 posted
Not Yet Identified; ended investigation.
Earliest linked illness onset
The current linked-outbreak window begins on June 22, 2026.
FDA reference #1385 posted
Not Yet Identified; ongoing investigation.
FDA reference #1384 posted
Not Yet Identified; ongoing investigation.
FDA reference #1390 posted
Iceberg Lettuce; ongoing investigation.
Iceberg lettuce recall issued
Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from retail, restaurant, and food-service channels.
FDA clarified product testing
FDA reports no confirmed positive Cyclospora product-test results; the previously reported lettuce result was re-reviewed as a false positive.
FDA reference #1392 posted
Not Yet Identified; ongoing investigation.
Official information
CDC and FDA sources
This page summarizes CDC and FDA information. Open the original pages below for complete, current guidance.
CDC
Surveillance of Cyclosporiasis
Information dated July 20, 2026CDC
Current Cyclospora outbreak notice
Information dated July 27, 2026FDA
Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Information dated 2026-07-22FDA