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CDC expands scope of Cyclospora outbreak, adds four new states

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July 27, 2026 by Valerie Gritton

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The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention announced July 24 that is has expanded its investigation of the five-state Cyclospora outbreak to now include Kansas, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Oklahoma. The investigation now has expanded into nine states overall, including the original five: Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana and Michigan, which were linked to Taco Bell restaurants throughout the regions. Taco Bell removed its iceburg lettuce from those locations, the company said.

The CDC said in an update on their website the total case count under investigation is now 1,947, including 98 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported. Between May 1 and July 20 there have been a total 4,173 reported cases of the outbreak and 308 hospitalizations nationwide.

On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms in Mexico recalled all iceberg lettuces sourced from central Mexico. Taylor Fresh Foods' recall notice included Marketside-brand products available at Walmart. The product was sold in various package types and recalled lettuce was distributed and sold in at least 27 states to consumers, restaurants and retailers.