Taylor Farms has voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a Cyclosporiasis outbreak, affecting major clients like Taco Bell and Sysco. The company instructed customers to immediately remove the affected shredded lettuce products from their supply chains to mitigate public health risks.
Background
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclopora cayetanensis, often linked to contaminated fresh produce. This incident highlights ongoing challenges in food supply chain safety regarding imported vegetables.
- Source
- The Verge
- Published
- Jul 18, 2026 at 06:09 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10