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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Expands to Nine States, Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce

Summary

A multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has expanded to nine states—Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia—with at least 1,947 confirmed cases linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. The FDA and CDC are investigating the source, which has been tied to Taco Bell restaurants. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary recall and suspended production at its central Mexico facility. While U.S. officials maintain evidence points to the lettuce, Mexican authorities reported negative test results. Over 11,500 cases have been reported nationwide this season, marking a record level. No deaths have been reported, but at least 98 people have been hospitalized. Investigations continue into multiple clusters, with some states reporting cases not clearly linked to the main outbreak.

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The most complete and balanced coverage comes from The New York Times and CBC, which integrate epidemiological data, institutional actions, and supply chain details. The most divergent narratives center on political blame (The Guardian), consumer panic (NBC News), and scientific uncertainty (CNN). All sources agree on the core outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce and Taco Bell, but differ in emphasis and depth.

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New York Post

Taylor Farms CEO breaks silence over explosive diarrhea outbreak as class-action lawsuit filed

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CNN

Cyclospora outbreaks start with human contamination. Nobody has ever been able to figure out how

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The Guardian

Former top US food safety official says Trump’s handling of cyclospora is ‘catastrophic’

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C.D.C. Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to Nine States

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USA Today

Cyclosporiasis outbreak hits record levels. See cases by state

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CBC

U.S. identifies cyclosporiasis cases in 4 more states, widening investigation

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NBC News

Cyclospora triggers a trust crisis for Taco Bell, Taylor Farms

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AP News

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite linked to 4 more states

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CNN

Massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to four more states

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The Globe and Mail

U.S. CDC widens investigation into cyclosporiasis outbreak to four more states

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NBC News

Cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to 9 states

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Daily Mail

Trump threatens LETTUCE tariffs to control 'explosive' parasite outbreak as cases soar

The Guardian · Feature

I tried so hard to become a salad eater. Now cyclospora is sending me back to burgers | Dave Schilling

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✓ A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has expanded to nine states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
✓ Taylor Farms de Mexico has issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce shipped to restaurants, retailers, and food service distributors in 27 states.
✓ Taco Bell used lettuce from Taylor Farms and removed it from its menu.
✓ The FDA and CDC are leading the investigation, with epidemiological data pointing to Taylor Farms as the likely source.
✓ The outbreak has caused at least 1,947 confirmed cases with Taco Bell exposure and 98 hospitalizations; total U.S. cases exceed 11,500 (confirmed and suspected).
✓ Cyclospora is a parasite spread through food contaminated with human feces, often via contaminated water used in irrigation or washing.