Archive · 18 Jul 2026
CDC Investigates Taco Bell Lettuce Over Cyclospora Outbreak
The CDC is looking into a big sickness called Cyclospora that has made many people ill.
They think it might be from lettuce at Taco Bell, but not everyone who got sick ate there.
Over 7,000 people might be affected, with Michigan having the most cases.
More than 100 people in Michigan had to go to the hospital.
The CDC is still trying to find out where the sickness came from.
CDC confirms 1,644 cases of Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce.
Investigations ongoing for over 5,100 additional suspected illnesses.
Estimated 7,000 people affected nationwide, with Michigan reporting the highest number of cases.
Not every infected individual had eaten at Taco Bell, suggesting multiple contamination sources.
Over 100 hospitalizations reported in Michigan due to the outbreak.
- Who
- CDC and health officials
- What
- Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce
- When
- Ongoing investigation
- Where
- Across 5 US states, with Michigan most affected
- Why
- Contaminated lettuce suspected as the source
- Total Confirmed Cases
- 1,644
- Additional Suspected Illnesses
- 5,100
- Estimated Total Affected
- 7,000
- Highest Affected State
- Michigan
- Hospitalizations in Michigan
- Over 100
- Potential Contamination Sources
- Multiple