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1. Jul 25, 2026

   Douglas County, Nebraska reports 27 confirmed and 12 unconfirmed cyclospora cases in four days, with Taco Bell cited as the most common exposure among those infected.

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2. Jul 25, 2026

   Health officials led by RFK Jr. say the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce is under control, even as Sen. Ossoff accuses the administration of weakening FoodNet surveillance.

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Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce

Health officials led by RFK Jr. say the cyclosporiasis outbreak is under control with recalls linked to Taylor Farms and ongoing forensics, even as investigations continue. Meanwhile, Sen. Ossoff and others accuse the administration of weakening surveillance—cutting FoodNet’s coverage of Cyclospora and prompting questions about the outbreak’s source and current monitoring efforts.

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Cyclospora Outbreak Expands Linked to Taylor Farms Lettuce

Douglas County, Nebraska reports a rapid increase in cyclospora infections, with 27 confirmed cases and 12 unconfirmed cases in the past four days, and epidemiologists say eating at Taco Bell is the most common exposure among those interviewed as they work with state and federal partners to determine links to the broader multistate outbreak. Authorities note that Taco Bell has been connected to the national cyclospora investigation and that the county is coordinating with federal agencies while continuing to assess local sources and exposures, including the impact of lettuce recalls.