FDA-Food2026-08-19Class IPATHOGEN
Markon iceberg lettuce recalled for potential Cyclospora contamination
What this means
Taylor Farms de Mexico distributed Markon-branded iceberg lettuce products (chopped and shredded varieties) that may be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that causes foodborne illness. The affected products were distributed to restaurants and retailers across multiple states and Mexico.
- Check your freezer or refrigerator for Markon lettuce products with the lot codes and dates listed in this recall.
- Do not eat affected lettuce; discard it or return it to the retailer.
- If you ate this lettuce and develop symptoms (watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea), contact your doctor.
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
4,444 cases
Manufactured in
Carretera Dr. Mora A San Miguel De Allende Km. 16, Doctor Mora, Doctor Mora, Mexico
Products
MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 3/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1281-2026More Taylor Farms recalls
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