Taylor Farms recalls all Mexico-grown iceberg lettuce in U.S. over cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms has announced a nationwide recall of all iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico following a cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States. Health authorities have linked the parasitic illness, which causes severe diarrhea, to this type of lettuce supplied by the company. The recall impacts 35 products distributed across 27 states between June 29 and July 16.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) identified Taco Bell restaurants as the source of the illness in dozens of cases. This prompted the company's Mexican subsidiary, based in Guanajuato, to voluntarily withdraw all iceberg lettuce due to potential contamination with cyclospora, a parasite found in feces-contaminated crops.

The recall extends beyond single lettuce heads to include all salad mixes and kits containing iceberg lettuce. Affected states span from Alabama to Wisconsin. Taylor Farms advises consumers to discard the products and consult a doctor if they experience health issues, also providing a customer service number for inquiries.

Recent CDC data indicates 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. since May 1, 2026, with over 5,100 additional suspected cases under investigation and 141 hospitalizations. These figures represent a significant increase compared to the same period last year.