Cases linked to this outbreak
At least 1,947Reported illnesses across 14 states2026 United States update
Cyclospora outbreak updates
CDC reports 10,468 confirmed U.S. cases since May 1, 2026. A 14-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
Latest confirmed updateChecked Aug 5, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT
Current iceberg-lettuce outbreak
2026 U.S. surveillance
National total
10,468Confirmed U.S. cases as of August 3, 2026Hospitalizations
5174.9% of confirmed U.S. casesDeaths
2Reported as of August 3, 2026What happened
Iceberg lettuce recall and outbreak
- Food linked to illnesses
- Shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations
- States named
- Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania
- 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
14 states are named in the iceberg-lettuce outbreak. The broader national count includes confirmed cases reported by 47 states.
States with reported illnesses
14 states
- Arkansas
- Iowa
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Michigan
- Missouri
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- North Carolina
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Pennsylvania
Known recalled-product distribution
0 states
Timeline
How the outbreak has changed
Dates and figures below reflect updates published by CDC and FDA.
MedianJul 4
Jun 22Jul 20
1,64510,468
Confirmed cases range from 1,645 to 10,468 across 5 reported totals.
1-98age range45median age56%female47states reporting
View dated updates
FDA reference #1385 posted
Not Yet Identified; ongoing investigation.
FDA reference #1384 posted
Not Yet Identified; ended 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.
Exposure identified
Shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations was identified.
FDA reference #1398 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 August 3, 2026CDC
Current Cyclospora outbreak notice
Information dated August 3, 2026FDA
Investigations of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
Information dated 2026-08-05FDA