Consumers in 27 states should discard all iceberg lettuce due to the risk of cyclospora contamination linked to Taylor Farms.
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Consumers in 27 states should discard all iceberg lettuce due to the risk of cyclospora contamination linked to Taylor Farms.
Parent: Public HealthEntity: Foodborne Illness OutbreaksImpact: negativeDate: Jul 18, 2026Target: Consumers should discard iceberg lettuce
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NEW: #cyclospora tainted lettuce shipped to #Walmart & Sysco, the U.S.’s largest food distributor & still being sent out up until Thursday July 16, 2026
Late on July 17, 2026 #TaylorFarms quietly posted an official recall notice
We now know that the parasite-linked iceberg lettuce was shipped to Walmart & food distributors in 27 (!) states
Great reporting by Paris Martineau
at #ConsumerReports
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-recalls/taylor-farms-pulls-mexican-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-para-a7871344748/
#FoodSafety #FDA
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#cyclospora#walmart#taylorfarms#consumerreports#foodsafety#fda
July 18: "Parasite-Linked Lettuce Was Sent to Walmart Stores and Food Distributors in 27 States
Given the lack of details provided by Taylor Farms, CR’s experts advise consumers in those states to discard all iceberg lettuce out of an abundance of caution"
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-recalls/taylor-farms-pulls-mexican-lettuce-linked-to-cyclospora-para-a7871344748/
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