Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce Amid Cyclospora Outbreak Affecting 34 States
Taylor Farms, a major produce supplier, has announced a voluntary recall of all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico due to a Cyclospora outbreak. The company stated that the recall is indefinite, although the FDA investigation revealed that the contaminated lettuce originated from a single farm, which supplied less than 1% of the U.S. iceberg lettuce. The outbreak has affected at least 1,644 people across 34 states since May 1. Some of the tainted lettuce was distributed to Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia, prompting the fast-food chain to remove and replace shredded lettuce at the affected locations. Taylor Farms has a history of recalls, including yellow onions in 2024 due to potential E. coli contamination and salad kits last year for allergen labeling issues.