The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have expanded the multistate outbreak of cyclospora connected to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico to nine states. The FDA adds its traceback investigation and outbreak data continue to converge on shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms from growers in central Mexico. “We maintain best-in-class cyclospora prevention protocols and invest more than $200 million annually into our independently audited and verified food safety protocols.” Taco Bell said on July 17 that it had removed all affected Taylor Farms lettuce from its restaurants and supply chain. Taylor Farms de Mexico was also involved in a cyclospora outbreak in August 2013.