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Iceberg lettuce supplier investigated as possible source in cyclosporiasis outbreak
By Erika Edwards and Sara G. Miller | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 16, 2026
· 3 min read
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms as a possible source in an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea, in five states, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
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Key takeaway Nationwide, nearly 7,000 people may have been sickened, with 1,645 of those cases confirmed and more than 5,100 still under investigation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The investigation into Taylor Farms, a supplier of iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell, as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak, has significant implications for Frisco residents. With nearly 7,000 people potentially sickened nationwide, local health officials will be closely monitoring the situation to determine if any cases have been reported in Collin or Denton counties. The fact that Taco Bell has voluntarily removed the suspected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide and will replace it in selected states is a prudent move, and other local restaurants and retailers may need to take similar precautions. As the outbreak continues to unfold, Frisco residents who have eaten at Taco Bell or other establishments that may have received lettuce from Taylor Farms should be aware of the symptoms of cyclosporiasis, which include severe diarrhea, and seek medical attention if they experience any unusual gastrointestinal issues.
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Published: July 16, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? The Food and Drug Administration is investigating iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell by Taylor Farms as a possible source in an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea, in five states, according to a person familiar with the investigation.
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