FDA-Food2026-08-19Class IPATHOGEN

Cross Valley Farms iceberg lettuce recalled for potential Cyclospora contamination

What this means

Cross Valley Farms iceberg lettuce products sold under the Cross Valley Farms brand may be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that can cause illness. The recall affects lettuce chop and lettuce shred products with specific lot codes and best-by dates between July 19 and August 2, 2026, distributed across 27 U.S. states and Mexico.

  • Check your lettuce for the Cross Valley Farms brand and lot codes listed in this recall.
  • Do not eat the recalled products. Throw them away or return them to the store.
  • Wash your hands, cutting boards, and utensils if they may have touched the recalled lettuce.
  • Contact your healthcare provider if you develop diarrhea, fever, or other symptoms after eating this product.
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The agency's original wording
Hazard

Potential Cyclospora contamination.

Intended for
Adults
Illnesses reported
None reported
Sold states
Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. (Subway distribution limited to: AR, LA, and TX) Foreign: Mexico.
Affected count
10,384 cases
Manufactured in
Carretera Dr. Mora A San Miguel De Allende Km. 16, Doctor Mora, Doctor Mora, Mexico
Products
Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.

Official notice

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1279-2026

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