Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce from Central Mexico Because of Possible Health Risk

Summary Company Announcement Date: July 17, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 18, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Recall Reason Description Possible Cyclospora Contamination Company Name: Taylor Fresh Foods Brand Name: Brand Name(s) CV, JB, Mark and more Product Description: Product Description Iceberg lettuce Company Announcement Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Cyclospora. Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements.

Other common symptoms include loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may be noted. Some people who are infected with Cyclospora do not have any symptoms.

If not treated, the illness may lead to dehydration and severe complications that may require higher levels of care. These complications may last from a few days to a month or longer. Symptoms may seem to go away and then return one or more times (relapse).

Immunocompromised persons may experience more severe illness of longer duration along with complications requiring close medical attention.This action was prompted by the multistate Cyclospora outbreak https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-5-state-outbreakcyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026. We are actively removing the implicated products. The company has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot, suspended distribution of the iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico, notified our customers, and we are continuing to work with the FDA, CDC, and state authorities.The shredded iceberg product was distributed June 29th thru July 16th in 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.A complete list of affected products, lot codes, use-by dates and instructions for returning or disposing of them is available here:BrandSegmentDescriptionBest if Used ByCVFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 50/50 NOCLR 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026CVFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/2/2026CVFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 WITH SEP BAGGIES 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026CVFood ServiceLETTUCE CHOP 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026CVFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5#7/17/2026- 7/25/2026CVFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026CVFood ServiceLETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/2/2026JBFood Service1/8" SHRED LETTUCE 4/5#7/16/2026- 7/30/2026MARKFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 4/5#7/21/2026- 7/29/2026MARKFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 WITH SEP BAGGIES 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026MARKFood ServiceLETTUCE CHOP 4/5#7/18/2026- 7/30/2026MARKFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5#7/21/2026- 7/29/2026MARKFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026MARKFood ServiceLETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026MARKFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 50/50 NOCLR 4/5#7/16/2026- 7/29/2026MARKFood ServiceLETTUCE SHRED 3/8" 4/5#7/21/2026, 7/28/2026MKTSDRetailIceberg Salad 12 oz, 24 oz7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026MKTSDRetailShredded Lettuce 8 oz, 16 ozJuly 18th to Aug 3rd 2026PKFood ServiceLETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5#7/16/2026, 7/20/2026, 7/25/2026, 7/28/2026, 7/30/2026PKFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD W/BAG 4/5#7/18/2026- 8/1/2026SUBFood ServiceSHRED LETTUCE 1/4" 4/5#7/16/2026- 7/31/2026SYFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 50/50 NOCLR 4/5#7/18/2026, 7/21/2026, 7/29/2026, 8/1/2026SYFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026SYFood ServiceLETTUCE CHOP 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026SYFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5#7/21/2026- 8/3/2026SYFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5#7/16/2026 -8/3/2026SYFood ServiceLETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026SYFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 70/30 NOCOLR 4/5#7/16/2026- 7/30/2026TFFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026TFFood ServiceLETTUCE CHOP 4/5#7/16/2026- 7/31/2026TFFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026TFFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 50/50 NOCLR 4/5#7/19/2026- 8/3/2026TFFood ServiceLETTUCE SALAD W/BAG 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/1/2026TFFood ServiceBLEND LETT/ROM 70/30 NOCOLR 4/5#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026TFFood ServiceLETTUCE CHOP 1X1" 4/4#7/16/2026- 8/3/2026Consumers who have purchased the recalled iceberg lettuce should discard it immediately and not consume it.

Full refunds are also available at the location of purchase. Consumers experiencing health issues should contact their physician. Consumers with any questions may contact our customer care team at 855-455-0098 Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm PST.For Media Inquiries: press@taylorfarms.com.Link to Outbreak Advisory Company Contact Information Consumers: 855-455-0098 Media: press@taylorfarms.com