FDA-Food2026-08-19Class IPATHOGEN
SYSCO lettuce products recalled for potential Cyclospora contamination
What this means
SYSCO lettuce products sourced from Taylor Farms de Mexico may be contaminated with Cyclospora, a parasite that causes foodborne illness. The recall affects chopped and shredded iceberg lettuce sold in bulk (4–5 lb packages) distributed across 28 U.S. states and Mexico, with specific lot codes and expiration dates listed.
- Do not eat or serve SYSCO lettuce chop or shred with the lot codes and dates listed in this recall.
- Throw out any affected product or return it to your distributor.
- If you have eaten this lettuce and develop diarrhea, abdominal cramps, or other gastrointestinal symptoms, consult 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
7,251 cases
Manufactured in
Carretera Dr. Mora A San Miguel De Allende Km. 16, Doctor Mora, Doctor Mora, Mexico
Products
SYSCO LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# SYSCO LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
Official notice
https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=H-1284-2026More Taylor Farms recalls
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