The July 2026 Outbreak
What Happened
In July 2026, the CDC and FDA announced an investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak. The investigation identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states as the suspected source.
Federal investigators traced the lettuce to Taylor Farms, a farm in Mexico where the outbreak is believed to have begun, and Taylor Farms has now recalled all iceberg lettuce from their farm in Central Mexico that is in the U.S. market. Thus far the CDC believes that thousands of people have been affected — and the number continues to rise.
Cyclospora Food Poisoning
Were You Affected?
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite. When people eat food or drink water that is contaminated with Cyclospora, they can get an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis.
If you became seriously ill after eating Taco Bell during the outbreak period, you may qualify if:
- You ate Taco Bell during the outbreak period
- You ate at a location in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, or West Virginia — or potentially another state
- You developed severe gastrointestinal illness afterward
- You tested positive for Cyclospora, or received medical treatment consistent with cyclosporiasis
- You missed work or incurred medical expenses
Please note: completion of this evaluation does not guarantee compensation. Each project has specific qualifying criteria, and the criteria may change from time to time.
How It Happened
Inside the Cyclospora Outbreak
The key facts federal investigators have announced so far:
The Investigation
In July 2026, the CDC and FDA announced an investigation into a Cyclospora outbreak.
The Suspected Source
Shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations was identified as the suspected source.
Five States
The locations under investigation are in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The Supplier
Federal investigators traced the lettuce to Taylor Farms, a farm in Mexico.
Where It Began
The outbreak is believed to have begun at the Taylor Farms farm in Central Mexico.
The Recall
Taylor Farms has recalled all iceberg lettuce from that farm that is in the U.S. market.
The Parasite
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can contaminate food or water.
The Illness
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.
The Scale
The CDC believes thousands of people have been affected, and the number continues to rise.
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What We Look At
If you became seriously ill after eating Taco Bell in July 2026, we encourage you to reach out. Fill out the form today to connect with our team. Your free review covers:
- What you ate and when — Taco Bell during the outbreak period.
- Where — the state where you ate (the outbreak states are Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, and potentially others).
- Your illness — severe gastrointestinal illness after eating there.
- Your treatment — a doctor visit and treatment, or a hospital stay (no stay, less than one day, 1 overnight stay, 2 overnight stays, or over 2 nights).
- Your diagnosis — diagnosed with Cyclospora, tested and suspected, tested and negative, or not tested.
- Your losses — work you missed and medical expenses you incurred.
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