Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg Lettuce Linked to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Taylor Farms has announced a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico due to its potential link to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has indicated that a specific independent farm may be responsible for the outbreak, which has resulted in 6,745 possible cases in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Taco Bell confirmed that it has removed the affected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide to ensure customer safety. The CDC has reported 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis, with over 5,100 cases pending confirmation. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the cyclospora parasite, often contracted through contaminated food or drink. Symptoms can appear one to two weeks after infection. Taco Bell and Taylor Farms have both expressed concern for those affected and are committed to restoring public confidence in food safety.