Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow

Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of shredded iceberg lettuce across 27 U.S. states, citing potential contamination with Cyclospora. The recall, issued Friday, includes products distributed as recently as Thursday, as the number of cyclosporiasis cases continues to rise nationwide.

The mega-producer is removing lettuce originating from its facility in Guanajuato, Mexico, due to the contamination risk. While Taylor Farms identified the affected lot codes, it did not specify brand names or distribution points, potentially complicating efforts by retailers and consumers to identify implicated products. Major retailers like Costco, Target, and Walmart carry Taylor Farms products.

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FDA’s investigation is ongoing. Because the investigation remains ongoing, additional implicated brands, restaurants, retailers, or distribution channels may be identified as the investigation continues.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned against consuming shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell locations in five states. The agency's investigation remains active, and additional brands, restaurants, or retailers may be identified as the probe continues. This outbreak has already seen over 1,600 cases linked to the same product, with some states like Michigan reporting significantly higher numbers than in previous years.

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There are cyclospora outbreaks every summer.