Published July 16, 2026 at 8:29 PM ET · Updated July 17, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak
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Federal health officials linked cyclosporiasis cases to lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations. Taco Bell moved to remove or stop using lettuce identified in the investigation amid a multistate outbreak.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 5 hr ago, when Reuters via Google News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 5 independent outlets, including 3 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 2 hr ago from ABC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
