Event Brief
Officials warn against iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell
Filed: Jul 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Officials link cyclospora cases to salad greens and warn people to avoid iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in five states.
WHO: Health officials
WHAT: Warned consumers to avoid eating iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell locations in five states due to a cyclospora outbreak.
WHEN: Jul 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cyclospora illness cases are suspected to be spreading via salad greens, including iceberg lettuce.
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