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Taylor Farms recall: States where lettuce pulled over Cyclospora fears

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Published July 18, 2026 4:50 PM EDT
Published July 18, 2026 4:50 PM EDT
Number of cyclospora cases continues to grow
Number of cyclospora cases continues to grow

Number of cyclospora cases continues to grow

University of Arizona professor Jerry Lopez joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to break down the cyclospora outbreak impacting thousands across the U.S.

The Brief

    • Taylor Farms listed where iceberg lettuce linked to a Cyclospora outbreak was sent.
    • Twenty-seven states, mainly in the eastern half of the United States, were included in the list.
    • The iceberg lettuce affected by the recall was sourced in Central Mexico, the company said.

Taylor Farms de Mexico’s statement detailing the recall on its products that contained iceberg lettuce from central Mexico linked to a Cyclospora outbreak lists what is included, as well as when and where those items were sold. 

Big picture view:

The list of 27 states where the shredded lettuce was distributed that was provided by Taylor Farms extends from New Jersey to Florida on the East Coast and stretches as far west as Texas in the South to Iowa in the Midwest. The affected lettuce was sent out between June 29 and July 16, according to the statement that was posted on the Food and Drug Administration website. 

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Why you should care:


Taylor Farms warns the lettuce may be contaminated with Cyclospora, which can lead to diarrhea with frequent bowel movements. It can also cause a loss of appetite, bloating, gas, nausea, and fatigue, among other symptoms. Some people may not experience symptoms at all, however. 

Cyclospora can lead to dehydration and severe complications that could require medical attention. The complications could last a few days or a few months, and may even return. 

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What's next:

The recall is one part of Taylor Farms’ actions in response to the Cyclospora outbreak. The company has been working to remove the implicated products. 

Taylor Farms noted that it has stopped distributing the iceberg lettuce it sourced from Central Mexico, its customers have been notified, and it is working with government agencies on their response.

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Those who purchased the recalled lettuce are urged not to eat it and to discard it immediately. Full refunds are available where the product was purchased. Anyone with questions can contact the company at 855-455-0098.

The Source:  Information for this article was taken from Taylor Farms de Mexico, the FDA, previous coverage. This story was reported from Orlando.

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