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Taylor Farms pulls Mexican iceberg lettuce tied to Taco Bell cyclospora outbreak
By Jocelyn Moran at NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· July 19, 2026
· 3 min read
Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a Food and Drug Administration investigation that linked some of its shredded lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak.
The outbreak is tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, ...
Key takeaway According to the agency, 1,644 people infected with Cyclospora in those states reported eating at Taco Bell.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The outbreak's containment to the Midwest is a relief for California, but it also underscores the complex web of regional supply chains that bring produce to the state's tables. Dr. Peter Chin-Hong's observation that the isolated nature of the outbreak suggests a localized food distribution issue is particularly relevant in a state like California, where agriculture is a significant industry. The fact that many California shoppers are now opting for local farmers markets, such as the Mountain Farmers Market in Los Gatos, highlights the growing desire for transparency and control over the food supply chain. As the FDA investigation continues, California's own agricultural industry and consumers will be watching closely to see how the state's produce sourcing and distribution practices might be impacted, and whether the trend towards locally sourced produce will continue to gain momentum. This shift could have significant implications for the state's farmers and consumers alike.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Taylor Farms is removing iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a Food and Drug Administration investigation that linked some of its shredded lettuce to a cyclospora outbreak.
The outbreak is tied to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, ...
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