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FDA Expands Recall of Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Linked to Cyclospora Outbreak

The FDA has expanded the recall of Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce from central Mexico as a potential source of a multi-state cyclospora outbreak.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 23, 2026, 5:44 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 21, 2026, 10:40 a.m. ETWritten Aug 23, 2026, 5:49 a.m. ET
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded the recall of Taylor Farms , according to WRAL. The lettuce is a , the FDA reported. The recall now covers additional products from . The FDA has not determined the cause of the outbreak, but the agency is investigating the lettuce as a potential source. Consumers are advised to check their refrigerators for the recalled lettuce. The FDA has not provided a full list of affected codes in this report.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 23, 2026, 5:44 a.m. ETFirst report

    FDA Says Taylor Farms Iceberg Lettuce Is Potential Source of Cyclospora Outbreak

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico, as a potential source for a multi-state cyclospora outbreak, according to a report by WRAL.com.

    The FDA's announcement, reported on August 21, 2026, did not specify the number of cases or states involved. The investigation is ongoing, and the agency has not yet confirmed the lettuce as the definitive source.

    Taylor Farms has not yet issued a public statement regarding the FDA's finding. The FDA's notice did not include details on product recalls or consumer guidance.

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