Taylor Farms has initiated a recall of iceberg lettuce products distributed to 27 U.S.states following concerns about potential cyclospora contamination.

The parasite, which causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms including watery diarrhea, cramping, and bloating, has been linked to a large outbreak in the Midwest.The company is actively removing affected products from circulation and has suspended shipments from Central Mexico.Over 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported across 34 states since May 1, with Michigan reporting over 5,000 cases.Retailers like Taco Bell and Sysco have removed the lettuce from their supply chains, while Walmart and US Foods took precautionary measures.The FDA is investigating further and may expand the recall list as more data emerges.This marks the largest cyclospora outbreak on record in the U.S., with previous incidents involving Taylor Farms linked to E.coli and cyclospora outbreaks in 2013 and 2024.