Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleJasmine FernándezMonday 10 August 2026 00:37 BSTCyclospora outbreak expands to certain fruits: What to knowA new Food and Drug Administration report details a massive produce recall linked to a nationwide cyclospora outbreak, involving nearly 240,000 cases of lettuce.The recall, initiated by supplier Taylor Farms, was due to potential cyclospora contamination in iceberg and romaine lettuce, some mixed with other vegetables.Walmart’s Marketside brand received the largest share of the recalled produce with 109,476 cases, and major fast-food chains like Subway, Yum! Brands (Taco Bell) and Jack in the Box also removed thousands of cases.The contaminated produce originated from central Mexico and was distributed across 27 U.S. states and Mexico, contributing to over 22,700 cyclospora cases, 500+ hospitalizations, and two deaths.Michigan was identified as the outbreak's epicenter, and the incident led to a sales decline for Taco Bell, while a National Institutes of Health Director praised the FDA's efforts to identify the source.In fullFDA’s ‘explosive diarrhea’ report reveals all the Taylor Farms recall products and affected restaurantsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in