Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce in 27 States Due to Cyclospora Risk

Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce distributed across 27 states, including Texas, due to potential contamination with cyclospora, a parasite linked to severe gastrointestinal illness. The recall affects products distributed between June 29 and July 16, with the FDA reporting nearly 7,000 cases of cyclospora across the U.S. since May. Consumers are advised to discard any recalled lettuce immediately. The outbreak is primarily concentrated in the Midwest, with over 5,000 reported cases in Michigan alone. Taco Bell and other retailers have removed the affected products from their supply chains as a precaution.

Key Details: • Consumers should discard any iceberg lettuce purchased from June 29 to July 16. • Affected states include Texas, Michigan, Ohio, and others. • No illnesses have been reported from Jack in the Box related to this recall. • Walmart and Sysco have proactively removed affected products from their stores.