What Is Actually Going On With Cyclosporiasis?
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce has caused confusion due to inconsistent public health messaging and unclear recall scopes. While the specific source farm in Mexico was identified, the scale of the recall remains a point of contention between health agencies and food suppliers.
Why it matters
Effective communication during foodborne illness outbreaks is essential for public safety and maintaining consumer trust in the food supply chain.
The response to the outbreak has been going pretty well. The public messaging, not so much.
Natasha Breen / Universal Images / Getty July 22, 2026, 4:10 PM ET Share Save If you’re confused about whether you can eat the shredded lettuce on your Doritos Locos tacos again, you’re not alone. I cover food safety for a living—and I love Taco Bell—and I’m not sure when I’ll be comfortable living más .
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