Outbreak
OUTBREAK|
UPDATE 4: MORE PRODUCTS RECALLED
Taylor Fresh Foods Recalls Iceberg Lettuce Products Sourced From Central Mexico Due to Cyclospora Risk.
JUL 18, 2026
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Cyclospora
Severity
5100 cases reported, 1645 people sick and 141 hospitalized across 34 states since May 2026. Outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. 30+ salad mix products containing affected lettuce are now recalled. Products are sold at Walmart stores and various food service locations in 27 states. Do not eat, serve, distribute products containing shredded iceberg lettuce. Investigation ongoing.
Who's At Risk?
People traveling or living in tropical or subtropical regions of the world may be at increased risk because cyclosporiasis is common in those regions. However, people living in other areas can become infected with Cyclospora by consuming food or water that has been contaminated with the parasite.
Symptoms
Watery diarrhea (may be prolonged or relapsing), loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, fatigue, vomiting, body aches, headache, low-grade fever. People experience symptoms about 2 - 14 days after consuming food or drinking water containing Cyclospora. Symptoms can last anywhere from a few days to a month or longer.