A recall of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has been tied to one of the largest foodborne outbreaks in recent memory, with case counts climbing into the thousands and two deaths now confirmed.
Note: this outbreak is caused by Cyclospora, a parasite, not E. coli as with some other recent recalls.
On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms de Mexico announced it was voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from its central Mexico facility from the U.S. market, after the product was linked to a growing multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis. The company said it was actively removing the implicated products, had suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, and stopped receiving product from the implicated lot.
The shredded iceberg product was distributed between June 29 and July 16 to 27 states, while Marketside-brand consumer bags were pulled from Walmart stores in 15 states. The retail products included 12-ounce and 24-ounce Iceberg Salad and 8-ounce and 16-ounce Shredded Lettuce, with best-if-used-by dates ranging from July 18 through August 3, 2026.
Taylor Farms has emphasized that the recall is limited to lettuce grown and processed at its central Mexico facility, its U.S. and Canadian-grown retail products, including salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected. The company also noted that most of the implicated product moved through foodservice channels rather than grocery store shelves.
The numbers here are notably larger than most recent recalls. As of the CDC’s latest update, the outbreak has grown to roughly 10,930 illnesses across 17 states, with at least 454 hospitalizations and two deaths, both in Michigan. The two deaths involved people with underlying health conditions.
Anyone who purchased the recalled iceberg lettuce is advised to discard it immediately and not consume it. The best-by dates on the recalled product have now passed, and it should no longer be available in stores or restaurants, but officials note the outbreak’s scale means the full picture may still be developing as case counts are finalized.