FDA identifies Taylor Farms lettuce as source of US cyclosporiasis outbreak

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has identified iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms and sold at Taco Bell and Walmart locations as the source of a recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. The agency’s investigation linked the contaminated produce to multiple reported cases across several states, prompting a nationwide recall of the affected lettuce batches.

Consumers who purchased the lettuce from the specified retailers are advised to discard it or return it for a refund, and to seek medical attention if they experience symptoms such as watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or fever. The FDA continues to monitor the situation and is working with state health departments and the companies involved to prevent further infections and to ensure the safety of the food supply chain.