Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Summary
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce products from central Mexico because they might be linked to a parasite outbreak in the U.S. The parasite, called cyclospora, has caused many people to get sick in multiple states and is connected to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in five states.Key Facts
- Taylor Farms expanded a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce due to possible cyclospora contamination.
- The lettuce was shipped to 27 states, including Texas, Florida, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and New Jersey.
- The recalled products include 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix products sold under eight brand codes.
- Taylor Farms stopped sourcing lettuce from the implicated Mexican supplier and is removing the affected products.
- At least 1,645 people have fallen ill from cyclospora in the U.S. in 2026, with 141 hospitalized.
- The CDC linked the outbreak to lettuce used at Taco Bell in five Midwestern states and advised avoiding shredded lettuce there.
- Sysco, a large food distributor, stopped distributing all Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico and told customers to destroy their stock.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that contaminates food through contact with human feces, often via contaminated water used in irrigation or washing.
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