The Actual News

Just the Facts, from multiple news sources.

Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states

Taylor Farms expands lettuce recall to 27 states

Summary

Taylor Farms has increased its recall of iceberg lettuce to include 27 states. The recall is due to a parasite found in lettuce from a supplier in central Mexico, which caused a severe diarrhea outbreak.

Key Facts

  • Taylor Farms issued a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce.
  • The recalled lettuce was sent to 27 U.S. states.
  • The source of the lettuce is a supplier located in central Mexico.
  • Federal health officials linked the lettuce to the spread of a parasite.
  • The parasite causes severe diarrhea.
  • The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) helped identify the contaminated lettuce.
  • The recall includes shredded iceberg lettuce specifically.
Read the Full Article

This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.