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Taco Bell Lettuce Recall Sparks Outbreak | Los Angeles News
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- Jul 18, 2026
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Summary
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taylor Farms’ shredded iceberg lettuce is sending shockwaves through the fast-food world—especially Taco Bell, where contaminated lettuce may have sickened over 5,000 people across states like Michigan. The FDA is racing to trace the source to a single Mexican supplier, while the company prepares a recall. This isn’t the first time Taylor Farms has been tied to a major foodborne illness—recall this year’s E. coli scare with McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. Foot traffic is already dropping at affected chains, while Wendy’s and Chipotle confirm they’re untouched. It’s a stark reminder of how fragile—and interconnected—our food system really is. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/2b8d87c097b82bd2