Taylor Farms recalls lettuce shipped to 27 states over cyclospora risk
Summary
Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce products from central Mexico because they may contain a parasite called cyclospora. This parasite has caused illness in many people across 27 U.S. states. Taco Bell has also removed the lettuce linked to this outbreak from its restaurants.Key Facts
- Taylor Farms is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
- The recall affects products shipped to 27 states, including Texas, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
- Cyclospora is a parasite that causes intestinal illness and comes from contaminated water or human feces.
- The recalled products include 25 shredded lettuce and salad mix items under eight brand codes.
- Products with "best by" dates as late as August 3 are included in the recall.
- Sysco, a major food distributor, has stopped distributing all Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
- In 2026, cyclospora has caused at least 1,645 illnesses and 141 hospitalizations in the U.S.
- Taco Bell removed the impacted lettuce from restaurants in five Midwestern states and stopped using it nationwide.
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