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Taylor Farms manages expanding Cyclospora and Salmonella

Overview

Taylor Farms continues to manage two distinct food safety crises involving Cyclospora and Salmonella. The Cyclospora cayetanensis outbreak, linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, has reached unprecedented levels. As of early September 2026, federal health officials are expected to declare the end of this record-breaking outbreak, which sickened at least 11,458 people across 20 U.S. states, resulting in 495 hospitalizations and two deaths.

Investigators traced the illnesses to Taylor Farms produce distributed to various retail and food service operations, including Taco Bell, Subway, and Yum! Brands. The crisis has caused significant economic fallout, including a 26% drop in sales for packaged salads and leafy greens, and a reported sales impact for Yum! Brands. While Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled products in mid-July, the outbreak spread extensively, with Michigan serving as a major epicenter.

Amid the crisis, concerns have emerged regarding federal research capabilities. Two of the three primary USDA research projects on Cyclospora were defunded by Congress earlier this year, and the relocation of a third project from Maryland to Iowa has led some scientists to decline the move, potentially creating a knowledge gap in parasitology. Experts note that the parasite is particularly difficult to eliminate because its outer shell is resistant to chlorine.

Simultaneously, the company is managing a Salmonella outbreak involving jalapeño-based products traced to a producer in Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed via Coast Citrus Distributors. Taylor Farms has issued voluntary recalls for various prepared products, including salsas, guacamole, and pico de gallo, distributed to major retailers like Walmart, Target, and Whole Foods.

Entities

Taylor Farms · Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Food and Drug Administration · Taco Bell · United States

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"The outbreak sickened roughly 1,900‑1,950 people across nine U.S. states."

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"The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states."

The claims provide different numbers of sickened people and different numbers of affected states for the outbreak.
"The CDC has confirmed 6,707 laboratory‑confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the United States."

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"More than 10,000 laboratory‑confirmed cases of cyclospora have been reported in the United States."

The claims provide different specific counts for laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the United States.
"About 100 people were hospitalized, with no deaths reported."

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"Two people died in Michigan from cyclosporiasis."

One claim asserts two deaths occurred in Michigan, while the other asserts no deaths were reported.

[DISPUTED] The CDC has confirmed 6,707 laboratory‑confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the United States.
[DISPUTED] More than 10,000 laboratory‑confirmed cases of cyclospora have been reported in the United States.
[DISPUTED] Two people died in Michigan from cyclosporiasis.
[DISPUTED] About 100 people were hospitalized, with no deaths reported.
[DISPUTED] The outbreak sickened roughly 1,900‑1,950 people across nine U.S. states.
[DISPUTED] The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states.
[● 35 SOURCES] Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 20 prepared food products containing jalapeños.
[● 35 SOURCES] The jalapeños were sourced from a producer in Sinaloa, Mexico.
[● 32 SOURCES] The recalled products have ‘Best If Used By’ dates extending through August 16, 2026.
[● 30 SOURCES] Michigan has reported over 11,200 cyclosporiasis cases and 193 hospitalizations.

Timeline

about 23 hours ago

[HEALTH] 15 sources
Cyclospora outbreak declared over after massive lettuce-linked illness
U.S. officials have declared the end of a record-setting cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce, which sickened nearly 13,000 people and caused hundreds of hospitalizations across 21 states.
9 days ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Cyclospora outbreaks sicken thousands amid US research cuts
A massive Cyclospora outbreak has sickened over 17,000 Americans, occurring alongside the defunding and relocation of key USDA research projects essential for studying the foodborne parasite.
10 days ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce has caused over 11,000 cases and two deaths across 20 U.S. states.
12 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Taylor Farms faces scrutiny amid major US cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms faces scrutiny over a cyclospora outbreak affecting 17,000 people in the US, alongside reports of failed workplace injury disclosures and the closure of USDA research projects.
14 days ago

[HEALTH] 10 sources
Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce expands to 20 U.S. states
A Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce has spread to 20 U.S. states, causing over 11,400 illnesses and 495 hospitalizations. Investigations focus on Taylor Farms in Mexico.
15 days ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
Taylor Farms linked to cyclospora outbreak in federal lawsuit
A Chicago man has filed a federal lawsuit following a cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce, highlighting risks in the consolidated food supply chain.
16 days ago

[HEALTH] 31 sources
Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce spreads to 20 states
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in Mexico has spread to 20 U.S. states, causing over 11,000 illnesses, hundreds of hospitalizations, and two deaths.
19 days ago

[HEALTH] 9 sources
US Cyclospora outbreak exceeds 15,000 confirmed cases
The CDC has confirmed over 15,000 cyclosporiasis cases across the US since May 2026, with a major outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
21 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce linked to nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce has caused over 27,000 cases and two deaths across the U.S., with Michigan reporting the highest number of illnesses.
23 days ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Cyclosporiasis outbreak in US linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. has surpassed 15,000 confirmed cases, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
24 days ago

[HEALTH] 8 sources
Taylor Farms recalls various products over Salmonella risk
Taylor Farms and HEB are recalling various guacamole, salsa, and pico de gallo products due to potential Salmonella contamination linked to jalapeños sourced from Sinaloa, Mexico.
27 days ago

[HEALTH] 9 sources
Taylor Farms facility inspected by FDA following Cyclospora outbreak
The FDA is inspecting a Taylor Farms facility in Mexico following a Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened over 9,400 people across 17 U.S. states.
30 days ago

[HEALTH] 24 sources
Taylor Farms linked to major U.S. cyclosporiasis and salmonella outbreaks
A massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico has sickened thousands in the U.S., highlighting concerns over FDA oversight and reliance on imported produce.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 14 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce recall linked to multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico has caused thousands of illnesses and hospitalizations across the U.S., including 27 cases in Maine.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
US health agencies investigate multi-state foodborne illness outbreaks
U.S. health agencies are investigating multiple foodborne illness outbreaks, including a large Cyclospora outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce and various Salmonella risks in meat, poultry, and produce.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 70 sources
Taylor Fresh Foods recalls jalapeño products amid Salmonella outbreak
Taylor Fresh Foods has recalled jalapeño-based products, including salsa and guacamole, following a Salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, that has sickened 345 people across 27 states.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
United States faces cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 10,000 cases
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak in the US has resulted in over 10,000 confirmed cases across 47 states, causing severe gastrointestinal illness and at least two deaths due to dehydration and organ failure.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 47 sources
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products amid Salmonella outbreak
Taylor Farms is recalling various jalapeño-based products, including salsa and guacamole, following a multi-state Salmonella outbreak linked to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, that has sickened 345 people.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Yum! Brands investigated following Taco Bell foodborne illness outbreak
Law firms are investigating Yum! Brands following a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce that resulted in two deaths and a decline in stock price.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Michigan records first Cyclospora‑related deaths in U.S. outbreak
Michigan reports two Cyclospora‑related deaths, the first in the U.S., amid over 11,000 state cases and a national surge exceeding 18,000 infections.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Quebec lettuce growers lose money as cyclosporiasis outbreak slashes demand
Quebec lettuce growers are selling at a loss after the U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce scared American buyers, leaving half of Quebec’s export supply unsold.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 48 sources
Mexico denies active cyclospora outbreak amid U.S. food safety investigation
Mexican health officials deny a cyclospora outbreak is active in the country, despite 33 confirmed cases and U.S. investigations into potential links to lettuce from a Guanajuato processing plant.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
US sees Salmonella and Cyclospora Outbreaks Linked to Chili and Lettuce
The US faces two foodborne crises: a Salmonella outbreak from Mexican chili affecting 345 people and a Cyclospora outbreak from lettuce causing over 22,000 cases, prompting recalls and FDA/CDC investigations.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 147 sources
Mexico Confirms 33 Cyclospora Cases as U.S. Outbreak Tops 10,000
Mexico confirmed 33 cyclospora cases and inspected hotels after a UK alert; the U.S. outbreak exceeds 10,000 cases, linked to Mexican iceberg lettuce, with two Michigan deaths, prompting FDA, CDC and Sysco to‑
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Outbreak Draws White House Involvement, Senate Record Request
A cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce sickened ~20,000 U.S. residents. The company sought White House help to delay a recall, prompting a Senate request for related records.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 76 sources
Michigan reports first deaths as US cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads to 15 states
US cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 15 states, with Michigan reporting >11,200 cases and the first two deaths; investigators focus on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, recalled after links to the parasite
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Cyclospora outbreak in US sparks criticism of CDC and food agencies
A US cyclospora outbreak causing severe diarrhea prompts Dr. McCullough to criticize the CDC, USDA and FDA, urging better produce safety and personal treatment measures.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 7 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce recall linked to US cyclospora outbreak
A US cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from central Mexico has caused 1,947 cases, 98 hospitalisations and a nationwide recall, prompting warnings and reduced demand for fresh greens.
about 1 month ago

[HEALTH] 50 sources
Michigan reports first US deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak
US cyclosporiasis outbreak hits 45 states with 6,707 confirmed cases; Michigan reports >11,000 cases and first two deaths, linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico; UK warns travellers.
about 1 month ago

[BUSINESS] 36 sources
Taco Bell sales dip 2% as Cyclospora outbreak spreads across US
Cyclospora linked to Taylor Farms lettuce has infected 45 US states, hospitalising ~100 people. Taco Bell sales fell 2 % after a July 17 lettuce removal; Yum! Brands posted $853 M profit.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 73 sources
Cyclospora outbreak sickens over 18,000 in US, linked to shredded lettuce
CDC reports >18,000 US cyclosporiasis cases (45 states, 423 hospitalizations). Michigan tops 10,000. Only confirmed source is Taylor Farms shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell; recall affects 27 states. Six US‑
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 6 sources
Yum Brands' Taco Bell traffic drops amid largest U.S. cyclospora outbreak
U.S. cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell has driven foot traffic down over 30% while sales still rose; Yum Brands posted $1.62 EPS, shares fell 6%, and new CEO Chris Turner faces his first test as the firm,
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 45 sources
US Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms lettuce
A US Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce from central Mexico has caused 1,947 confirmed cases in nine states, over 7,400 suspected cases, and a major recall, leading to reduced Taco Bell traffic, 8
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 137 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce linked to record US Cyclospora outbreak
US Cyclospora outbreak hits a record 11,000+ cases, linked to Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico; nine states affected, CDC confirms 1,947 cases, Michigan hardest hit, Cofepris reports negative tests on Mexican-s
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 178 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce linked to US cyclospora outbreak as cases surge
A US cyclospora outbreak has infected over 4,000 people; at least 1,600 cases are linked to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce from Mexico, prompting an FDA recall and ongoing CDC monitoring.
about 2 months ago

[BUSINESS] 2 sources
Sweetgreen stock jumps as CDC links Cyclospora outbreak to Taco Bell lettuce
Sweetgreen shares rose 13.8% after the CDC traced the Cyclospora outbreak to a Taco Bell lettuce supplier, easing earlier fears that had cut the stock 25% and contributed to a 12.8% sales drop.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 262 sources
Taylor Farms lettuce recall drives nationwide Taco Bell Cyclospora outbreak
FDA linked a Cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms shredded lettuce at Taco Bell, causing over 1,600 confirmed U.S. cases and prompting a 27‑state recall, with false‑positive lab results later dismissed.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
US Cyclospora Outbreak Triggers Travel Alert for Mexico
US Cyclospora outbreak (1,645 cases) leads Mexico to issue a travel alert urging hygiene precautions for visitors to the United States.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
Cyclosporiasis Cases Increase in Ohio’s Hamilton County and Missouri’s Boone County
Ohio’s Hamilton County reported 16 cyclosporiasis cases, up from 13, while Missouri’s Boone County logged 9 cases and five hospitalizations, as health officials investigate links to a national outbreak.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 4 sources
California reports stable cyclosporiasis numbers amid national surge
California sees no rise in cyclosporiasis cases, reporting 41 cases Jan‑Jun 2026, while the CDC warns of a national outbreak affecting thousands.
about 2 months ago

[HEALTH] 326 sources
Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Taco Bell Lettuce in US
CDC links a multistate cyclospora outbreak to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell in five US states, reporting over 1,600 cases, 94 hospitalizations and no deaths.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
Georgia Department of Public Health Advises Precautions to Prevent Cyclosporiasis
Georgia DPH urges residents to wash hands and produce, scrub firm items, discard damaged parts, and refrigerate cut produce within two hours to prevent cyclosporiasis, a parasite‑caused illness with over 1,000
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 152 sources
Michigan leads U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases exceed 3,000
A U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak centered in Michigan has hit over 3,000 people, with lettuce suspected but no confirmed source; hospitals report dozens of admissions and no deaths.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 5 sources
Taco Bell Removes Lettuce, Guacamole and Other Fresh Items Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
Taco Bell pulled lettuce, guacamole and other fresh items as a cyclospora outbreak sickened over 1,500 people in Michigan, with no source identified yet.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 3 sources
US Faces Widespread Parasite-Driven Diarrhea Outbreak Across 30 States
Thousands in the US are suffering from a parasite‑driven diarrhoea outbreak, affecting over 30 states; Michigan sees a sharp spike, and federal investigations face funding cuts.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 64 sources
US Cyclospora Outbreak Sickens Thousands Across 31 States
CDC reports 843 confirmed Cyclospora cases in 31 U.S. states, over 1,500 suspected, 86 hospitalizations, no deaths; Michigan hardest hit; officials urge thorough washing of produce and medical testing for diarr
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 48 sources
Cyclospora Outbreak Sweeps U.S., Michigan Leads With Nearly 1,000 Cases
A Cyclospora outbreak has infected over 1,000 people in at least 29 U.S. states, with Michigan reporting nearly 1,000 cases. No deaths, but dozens hospitalized; source unclear, likely contaminated fresh produce
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 25 sources
Michigan Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads to Multiple US States
A Cyclospora outbreak has topped 1,000 US cases, with Michigan alone exceeding 700. Officials suspect contaminated fresh produce but have not identified a source; symptoms are severe watery diarrhea, and health
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 2 sources
CDC Reports Over 400 Cyclospora Cases Across 18 U.S. States
CDC investigates a Cyclospora outbreak causing over 400 cases of explosive diarrhea in 18 U.S. states, with Michigan reporting >300 cases and New York 107; authorities urge washing produce and monitor sources.
2 months ago

[HEALTH] 24 sources
Michigan sees over 300 cyclosporiasis cases as outbreak spreads across the US
Michigan reports >300 cyclosporiasis cases, the U.S. outbreak tops 400 with no source pinpointed; CDC and state agencies investigate.

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