🔥 Trending Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall: What You Need to Know About the Cyclospora Risk

Taylor Farms, specifically Taylor Farms de Mexico, has initiated a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico due to potential contamination with Cyclospora ¹¹⁰. This recall impacts 27 states across the U.S. ³⁴⁵.

Details of the Recall

The recall was announced on Friday, July 18, 2026, and involves all iceberg lettuce that originated from central Mexico ³¹⁰. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also issued a recall notice regarding this issue ⁹.

The Contamination Risk: Cyclosporiasis

Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis ³⁴. Symptoms of cyclosporiasis typically include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, abdominal cramps, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue ⁵. In some cases, vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may also occur ⁵. Symptoms can appear up to a week or more after consuming contaminated food or water ⁵.

Affected Products and Scope

While specific product names are not always detailed in initial recall notices, the recall primarily targets iceberg lettuce ¹³⁴. Taylor Farms is a major producer of fruits and vegetables and also supplies restaurants ⁵. Taco Bell, for instance, has already removed affected lettuce from its menus ⁸.

The recall is a precautionary measure, as the lettuce has been linked to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened over 1,600 people across the country ⁹.

Previous Incidents

It is worth noting that Taylor Farms produce has been associated with previous illness outbreaks. These include E. coli cases linked to slivered onions in 2024 and Cyclospora cases tied to lettuce in 2013 ⁶.

Consumers are advised to stay updated on recall information through the Taylor Farms website, which provides FAQs, current statuses, and resources regarding product safety ².