Cyclospora outbreak: FDA says do not eat shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in 5 states

NPR | By Allison Aubrey

Published July 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM EDT

Shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana is linked to cyclospora outbreak. Investigation continues

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Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey is Food & Health correspondent for NPR News, currently focused on healthy aging. Her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She's a contributor to CBS Sunday Morning and is a founding host of NPR's Life Kit. She's a 2021 recipient of the Recognizing Excellence in Advancing Health Literacy award.

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Cyclospora outbreak: FDA says do not eat shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in 5 states

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