Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce in the U.S. After Parasite Outbreak Linked to Dozens of Illnesses
Posted on07/20/26 at 14:39
- Taylor Farms recalls lettuce.
- Cyclospora outbreak under investigation.
- CDC reports thousands of cases.
Taylor Farms announced a lettuce recall across the United States after voluntarily pulling all iceberg lettuce produced by its subsidiary in central Mexico following a Cyclospora outbreak.
The measure affects 35 products sold in 27 states and comes after health authorities linked several illnesses to vegetables distributed by the company.
The recall includes bags of iceberg lettuce, as well as salad mixes and salad kits containing the ingredient, distributed between June 29 and July 16.
The company urged consumers to check products purchased during that period and avoid consuming them if they are included on the recall list.
CDC linked the outbreak to lettuce served in restaurants
The decision was announced after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a possible connection between the outbreak and iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants.
According to health officials, that supply chain was identified as the source of illness in dozens of the investigated cases.
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Cyclospora is an intestinal infection caused by the Cyclospora parasite, which can lead to severe diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms.
Health agencies continue to monitor the outbreak while tracing the distribution of potentially contaminated produce.
Company recalls all production from its Mexico facility
In a statement released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Taylor Farms explained that its subsidiary in Guanajuato voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce production.
The company said the action was taken because some products may be contaminated with Cyclospora, the parasite responsible for the outbreak.
Health officials explain that the parasite can contaminate crops through exposure to human fecal matter and spread through fresh produce.
The Taylor Farms lettuce recall is intended to reduce the risk of additional illnesses while investigators continue working to determine the source of the contamination.
Recall affects more than half of the United States
The affected products were distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Taylor Farms recommended immediately discarding any recalled product and not consuming it, even if it appears fresh and safe.
The company also advised anyone who develops symptoms consistent with Cyclospora infection to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
In addition, Taylor Farms has established a customer service hotline in the United States to answer questions regarding the recalled products.
Cases continue to rise sharply this year
According to the latest CDC figures, 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclossporiasis have been reported in the United States since May 1, 2026.
In addition, more than 5,100 suspected cases remain under investigation by health authorities.
The outbreak has also resulted in 141 hospitalizations, underscoring the significant increase in infections this season.
According to the CDC, the combined number of confirmed and suspected cases is approximately 27 times higher than during the same period last year. As a result, health officials continue active surveillance and urge the public to follow all recommendations related to the Taylor Farms lettuce recall, according to EFE and Boston 25 News.