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Jul 20, 2026 · Archive
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Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Mexican Iceberg Lettuce Over Parasite Risk

Cyclospora-tainted shredded iceberg from central Mexico shipped nationwide for 17 days, landing on shelves and in kitchens across 27 states.

  • 27 states received shipments of the shredded iceberg lettuce, retailers and food-service distributors alike.
  • Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite, causes days of watery diarrhea, cramping and fatigue.
  • Shipping ran 17 days, June 29 through July 16, before the FDA's recall notice.

Why it matters: A recall issued after 17 days of nationwide shipping is not prevention, it is a receipt of what already happened.

FDA - Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk ↗ · Jul 20, 20267/20/26 · ✓ Checked✓ Check