# Cyclospora outbreak linked to restaurant and grocery-store lettuce spreads across 15 states

https://mins.news/en/item/14655

- CNN, 2026-08-06 01:31 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/08/05/health/cyclospora-outbreak-states?Date=20260805&Profile=CNN

> A large multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to lettuce sold at restaurants and some grocery stores. Federal health officials say the affected restaurants include Taco Bell. Cases have now been reported across 15 states. The outbreak is being tracked as a food-related public health event.

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