Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak triples in size

Six more states added to list

August 5, 2026

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora outbreak has grown to include 6,358 lab-confirmed cases according to an update released today by the CDC. The total includes 278 hospitalizations.

Two Michigan residents with underlying conditions have died in the outbreak.

Six new states have been added to the list of affected states, which has now grown to include Arkansas (41), Illinois (164), Indiana (370), Iowa (83), Kansas (165), Kentucky (265), Michigan (3491), Missouri (568), Nebraska (92), New Hampshire (31), North Carolina (2), Ohio (645), Oklahoma (183), Pennsylvania (132), and West Virginia (126).

Oregon, Washington, and Virginia, all of whom reported apparent outbreak-related cases in residents who had traveled to one of the previously identified outbreak states, are not included in the current list of affected states.

The CDC continues to report a timeline for illness onset based on a start date of June 22, 2026, but has expanded the outbreak definition to include exposure to Taco Bell or recalled Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce.

The lettuce recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico was distributed from June 29th thru July 16th.

The CDC has not explained why exposure to earlier shipments of Taylor Farms lettuce was not considered to be a factor in this outbreak, even though cases that developed prior to the start of distribution of the recalled lettuce are part of the outbreak totals. Nor has the CDC ever provided an explanation for the short-lived shift of the outbreak’s start date from June 22nd to May 13th and back again.

Despite the size of the Taylor Farms outbreak, the 6,358 cases represent only 28% of the 22,723 confirmed and probable domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis reported across the United States so far this year, according to the CDC’s latest Cyclospora Surveillance update.

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Recalls and Alerts: August 5, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA Updates: FDA updates case counts on several outbreak investigations linked to not yet identified products.

USA Cyclosporiasis Update: CDC reports 10,468 laboratory-confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis in 47 states. Two people have died and 517 were hospitalized. An additional 12,255+ cases are under investigation. A further 1,341 travel-related cases have been reported in 44 states.

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United States

Allergy Alert: Blank Slate Creamery recalls VEGAN NON-DAIRY FROZEN DESSERT COCONUT FUDGE SANDWICH (4.5 oz; Best by 11/23/26 and 1/9/27) due to undeclared egg.

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Marché Toit Rouge inc. recalls Les Grondines cheese (Variable weights; from 6 July to 16 July 2026) due to possible Staphylococcus aureus contamination.

Food Safety Recall: Highline Mushrooms West Ltd recalls Highline Organic Mini Bella Mushrooms – Sliced (454g; Batch code 199AHMCF; UFC 7 71163 00048 9) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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Ireland and United Kingdom

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): SuperValu recalls SuperValu Sesame Seeds (200g; Batch codes 167 and 168; Best before May 2027) due to Salmonella contamination.

Food Safety Recall (Ireland): Trade recalls Compania Indilor Orientale Susan Sesame Seeds (50g; Batch code L1312242; Best before 31/07/2026; Product of India) due to Salmonella contamination.

Hong Kong and Singapore

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Australia and New Zealand

Food Safety Recall (Australia): Key-Sun Laboratories recalls Key-Sun Kids Honey & Eucalyptus + acerola lozenge (54g (12 x 4.5g lozenges; Batch #0072; Use by June 2028) due to foreign matter contamination (metal).

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Recalls and Alerts: August 4, 2026

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Outbreak/Illness Investigations

USA (Cyclospora update): Michigan reports 11,508 total cases, including 2 deaths, as of August 4, 2026. New Hampshire reports 32 cases (up from 17 one week ago) linked to the Taylor Farms outbreak. One victim reported eating recalled product outside of New Hampshire. Indiana reports 1,524 total cases since May 1, 2026. Illinois reports 631 domestically acquired Cyclospora illnesses in the state, including 58 hospitalizations, as of August 4, 2026. Kansas reports 461 confirmed and probable cases, with 20 hospitalizations. West Virginia reports 280 total cases, including 20 people hospitalized as of August 4, 2026.

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United States

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Canada

Food Safety Recall: Laiterie de Coaticook Limitée recalls Coaticook brand White Cheddar cheeses (Various package sizes; Various Best before dates) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

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