Taylor Farms is recalling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after federal investigators linked it to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak. The company announced on July 17, 2026, that it voluntarily removed the lettuce following a traceback investigation by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that identified a single independent farm in central Mexico as the likely source of contamination. Taylor Farms noted that the supplier represents less than 1 percent of the U.S. iceberg lettuce supply but has decided to remove all lettuce from the region indefinitely.
The investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the FDA is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. Health officials traced the contaminated lettuce back through the supply chain to the identified farm in Mexico.
Taylor Farms emphasized that none of its branded salad kits are involved in the recall, as they do not contain iceberg lettuce. The company also stated that no other products from Taylor Fresh Foods sold nationwide have been implicated in the outbreak. Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes intestinal illness, with symptoms including persistent watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, bloating, fatigue, and low-grade fever. The illness can last for weeks without treatment. Federal investigators are continuing to examine the outbreak, which has been linked to illnesses in at least 34 U.S. states, with almost 7,000 people believed to have contracted Cyclospora so far. Taylor Farms has taken this precautionary measure while the investigation is ongoing.