Lettuce Grower Taylor Farms to Pull Parasite-Linked Produ…

The Cyclospora outbreak involves a parasite causing severe diarrhea, with notable cases rising in Michigan and surrounding areas. Taylor Farms is recalling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico due to its link with the outbreak, following advisement from the FDA. The company is collaborating with health officials to address public health concerns. Other articles linked to this topic include preventative measures against the parasite and impacts on businesses like Taco Bell.

Cyclospora Outbreak:

What to Know

Avoiding the Parasite

Taylor Farms Recall

Taco Bell Pulls Lettuce

Michigan Cases Surge

Lab Closures

BackForward

Industries

Health

FacebookXLinkedIn

EmailLink

Gift

Expand

Workers pack lettuces at a Taylor Farms field in Doctor Mora, Guanajuato state, Mexico.

Workers pack lettuces at a Taylor Farms field in Doctor Mora, Guanajuato state, Mexico. Photographer: Guillermo Arias/AP Photo

FacebookXLinkedIn

EmailLink

GiftGift this article

Confidential tip?\ Send a tip to our reporters

Site feedback:\ Take our SurveyNew Window

FacebookXLinkedIn

EmailLink

Gift

By Jessica Nix and Kristina Peterson

July 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM EDT

Updated on July 17, 2026 at 8:24 PM EDT

BookmarkSave

Produce supplier Taylor Farms said it’sremovingall iceberg lettuce in the US sourced from central Mexico after a farm there was linked to a diarrhea-causing parasite outbreak that’s sickened thousands in Michigan and nearby states.

Taylor Farms said its Mexican subsidiary is voluntarily removing the product based on information provided by the US Food and Drug Administration. The company added its representatives met with FDA and White House officials on Thursday “to discuss the best approach to ensure public health.”

Before it's here, it's on the Bloomberg Terminal\ \ Bloomberg Terminal LEARN MORE

Notice Message App

Read Original at Bloomberg.com →

Lettuce Grower Taylor Farms to Pull Parasite-Linked Products