# Lettuce

Type: Product

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/lettuce
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## Timeline

- **2026-08-05**: CDC expands outbreak — Six additional states are added to the outbreak, bringing the total to nine, with nearly 18,000 cases, 423 hospitalizations, and two deaths.
- **2026-07-16**: Shipment window ends — Last day of distribution of the recalled product, as identified in the TransAct Technologies review.
- **2026-07**: Recall issued — After traceback investigations, Taylor Farms issues a voluntary recall, and Taco Bell removes the lettuce from its supply chain.
- **2026-06-29**: Shipment window starts — Taylor Farms begins shipping the contaminated lettuce to restaurants and retailers across 27 states.
- **2026-05**: Outbreak begins — Earliest reported cyclosporiasis cases linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico surface in several states.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### 27-State Lettuce Recall Exposes Perils of Centralized Produce Sourcing
2026-08-05 18:13:22 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak traced to Taylor Farms lettuce shipped to 27 states exposes critical vulnerabilities in international food supply chains. Nearly 18,000 cases and a sweeping recall underscore the need for enhanced traceability and diversified sourcing strategies.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/supply-cyclospora-lettuce-recall-27-states

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