A historic summer for foodborne illness has led to numerous food recalls, including lettuce, jalapenos, and frozen berries. The largest known outbreak of cyclosporiasis in US history involved iceberg lettuce, resulting in thousands of infections.

This outbreak was linked to shredded lettuce at Taco Bell, which was sourced from Mexico and supplied by Taylor Farms. People who got sick reported severe symptoms, with one individual describing his experience as absolutely horrendous.

Further details about the outbreak and food poisoning cases are available, including personal accounts from those affected and expert insights into the reasons behind the food poisoning.