Taco Bell Cyclosporiasis Outbreak (2026)
A large, multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak is currently under investigation in the U.S. as of July 2026, with federal and state health officials probing whether Taco Bell restaurants played a role. Over 5,000 unconfirmed cases have been reported across 34 states, leading some Taco Bell locations to voluntarily remove fresh produce like lettuce and pico de gallo as a precautionary measure. The specific source of contamination remains unconfirmed, though leafy lettuce is a leading suspected item.