Wisconsin investigates lettuce-linked illness | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 7, 2026 · 1m

Wisconsin health officials are investigating a potential link between a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak and locally distributed iceberg lettuce, though no official state count has been confirmed yet. The illness, caused by a parasite and tied to recalled Taylor Farms lettuce from late June to mid-July, is no longer on store shelves due to expired dates—but connecting individual cases remains difficult as many patients can’t recall the exact source. Residents don’t need to panic; standard food safety practices—like washing produce thoroughly—are still the best defense against this and other…