Taylor Fresh Foods is voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico after it was linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak.
According to the company, all implicated iceberg lettuce has been removed from the U.S. market after concerns it may be contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora, which can cause a gastrointestinal illness known as cyclosporiasis.
The recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed between June 29 and July 16 in 27 states, including Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia, and others.
People infected with Cyclospora commonly experience diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, stomach cramps, nausea, bloating, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Some people may also develop fever, headaches, body aches, or vomiting, while others may have no symptoms. Without treatment, the illness can lead to dehydration, prolonged symptoms, or relapses, particularly in people with weakened immune systems.
The recall was prompted by an ongoing five-state outbreak investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Taylor Fresh Foods said it has stopped receiving product from the affected lot, suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, notified customers, and is working with federal and state health officials as the investigation continues.
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