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CDC confirms lettuce link and issues warning
The CDC officially identifies Taco Bell lettuce in five states as the outbreak source, warning consumers not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce from those locations.
Taco Bell voluntarily halts lettuce from supplier
Taco Bell temporarily stops using shredded iceberg lettuce from the identified supplier across all affected restaurants ahead of CDC confirmation.
Previous U.S. record for cyclosporiasis cases
Approximately 4,700 cases were reported, the highest single-year total until 2026.
The Taco Bell cyclospora outbreak traces back to a single Mexican lettuce supplier, Taylor Farms. For supply chain professionals, the event highlights vulnerabilities in fresh produce sourcing, traceability failures, and the cascading impact of a single contaminated source across multiple states.
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