local
Farm linked to ‘diarrhea lettuce’ cyclosporiasis outbreak hadn’t been inspected in 7 years, report says
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Emily Van de Riet , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· August 13, 2026
· 1 min read
Photo: KGNS — Sitewide · view original
Story provenance No corrections
Summary created by Laredo News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed Byline on source page Emily Van de Riet, as published by KGNS — Sitewide Original story Read at the source Source published Aug 13, 2026 Indexed here Aug 14, 2026 AI assistance Automated summary drawn from the source’s own published text Prepublication human review No — editorial rules, flagged-item review, and published samples
Every story comes with a passport. How we work · Corrections log
Key takeaway Further information about the inspection history of the facility and the outbreak can be found through these sources, which report that the facility had not been inspected for several years prior to 2019.
A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated lettuce from a facility in Mexico. This facility is associated with Taylor Farms, a company based in California. The outbreak has had severe consequences, including two deaths and a large number of cases in the US.
Details about the outbreak and the facility are available from news sources such as CBS News and CNN. Further information about the inspection history of the facility and the outbreak can be found through these sources, which report that the facility had not been inspected for several years prior to 2019.
Why this matters
Local news anchors readers in their community — the people, places, and decisions that shape day-to-day life. Laredo News covers these stories because national outlets often won't.
About this story
As published by KGNS — Sitewide . Laredo News surfaces reporting from trusted publishers and adds local editorial context so readers can quickly understand what a story means for their community. We attribute every source, link to the original report, and follow a documented editorial standards policy. To understand how stories are selected and reviewed, read our about page .
For the complete original report, visit KGNS — Sitewide . Have a tip or correction? Contact our newsroom .
Category: local ·
Published: August 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
Reading time: 1 min
Frequently asked about this story
What is this story about? A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis has been linked to contaminated lettuce from a facility in Mexico. This facility is associated with Taylor Farms, a company based in California. The outbreak has…
When was this published? This article was first published on August 13, 2026 by KGNS — Sitewide and curated for Laredo News readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Emily Van de Riet at KGNS — Sitewide. To learn more about how Laredo News selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
Where can I find related coverage? See more local coverage from Laredo News, or browse our daily briefing and topic hubs .
← Back to all news
More local →
Today’s briefing
Subscribe to newsletter