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Cyclospora outbreak: FDA says do not eat shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in 5 states

NPR | By Allison Aubrey

Published July 17, 2026 at 1:19 PM PDT

Shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell in Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Indiana is linked to cyclospora outbreak. Investigation continues

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Allison Aubrey

Allison Aubrey is a Washington-based correspondent for NPR News, where her stories can be heard on Morning Edition and All Things Considered. She has reported extensively on the coronavirus pandemic since it began, providing near-daily coverage of new developments and effects. She's also a contributor to the PBS NewsHour and is one of the hosts of NPR's Life Kit.

Cyclospora outbreak: FDA says do not eat shredded lettuce from Taco Bell in 5 states

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