Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce recall spreads to 15 states, with Michigan hardest hit

More than 22,000 Cyclospora infections have been confirmed or suspected across 15 states, including over 12,000 cases and two deaths in Michigan. The parasite has been associated with iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico and supplied by Taylor Farms, prompting a recall of shredded lettuce and salad mixes with best‑if‑used‑by dates through early August. An FDA enforcement report shows that roughly 5,900 of the 236,192 recalled cases – just under 2.5% – were sent to the fast‑food chain that operates Taco Bell.

Federal investigators have also expanded the outbreak investigation to six additional states, bringing the total to 15, and hospitalizations have exceeded 500 nationwide. The outbreak has led to heightened scrutiny of produce safety and ongoing investigations into other produce items.