Cyclospora Outbreak Linked to Iceberg Lettuce in 9 States

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Food safety alert

Investigation status: Open
Recall issued: Yes
  • CDC, FDA, and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to iceberg lettuce in 9 states.
  • On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms initiated a recall of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
  • Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. If you purchased recalled lettuce, throw it out or return it.
  • CDC is also investigating other outbreaks and illnesses of cyclosporiasis nationally that are unrelated to this outbreak.
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Fast Facts

  • Cases: at least 1,947
  • Hospitalizations: 98
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 9 (4 added)
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Recalled food

On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms de Mexico recalled all iceberg lettuces sourced from central Mexico. Taylor Fresh Foods' recall notice included Marketside-brand product available at Walmart.

Heads of iceberg lettuce.
Do not eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. If you purchased recalled lettuce, throw it out or return it.
  • Multiple lots
  • Product was sold in various package types.
  • Recalled lettuce was distributed and sold in at least 27 states to consumers, restaurants, and retailers.

See recall for more information.

What you should do

Important

  • Do not eat any recalled lettuce. Throw it away or return it.
  • Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled lettuce using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Contact your healthcare provider if you have symptoms of Cyclospora

  • Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, fatigue, and loss of appetite.
  • You may need to request testing for Cyclospora. Routine stool tests don't always screen for this parasite.
  • Symptoms usually begin about one week after becoming infected (ranging from 2 days to 2 weeks or more).
  • Without treatment, symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer.
  • If you have symptoms, stay well-hydrated.

Provide information to help public health

  • If you are sick with cyclosporiasis, local or state health officials may contact you to find out what you ate in the two weeks before you got sick.
  • Answering phone calls from health officials and taking the time to answer their questions helps to solve foodborne outbreaks.

Take steps to reduce your risk of getting sick from Cyclospora

  • Wash your hands and any fresh produce thoroughly under running water before eating, cutting, or cooking.
  • Cooking can kill the parasite. Since washing alone cannot guarantee Cyclospora removal, you can cook produce to a temperature of at least 158 °F (70°C).
  • Learn which foods are more likely to contain the parasite Cyclospora and ways to prevent getting cyclosporiasis.
  • Stay up to date on food recalls and outbreaks.

What healthcare providers can do

  • Report cyclosporiasis cases to your local health department.
  • For more information about clinical features of cyclosporiasis and patient management, see Clinical Care of Cyclosporiasis.

Notice

See CDC's Health Alert Network notice for this outbreak.

Symptoms

  • People begin to experience symptoms of cyclosporiasis about one week (ranging as soon as 2 days to 2 weeks or more) after eating food or drinking water containing Cyclospora.
  • Common symptoms include:
    • Watery diarrhea
    • Loss of appetite
    • Weight loss
    • Cramping
    • Bloating
    • Increased gas
    • Nausea
    • Fatigue

See also

Investigation of 9-State Outbreak of Cyclospora Illnesses: Iceberg Lettuce (July 2026) | FDA

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)