Taylor Fresh Foods Iceberg Lettuce Recall
Taylor Farms de Mexico is removing iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico from the U.S. market because of possible Cyclospora contamination. The FDA-posted company announcement lists affected retail and food-service products under CV, JB, Mark, and other names.
What matters now
- Affected items include retail and food-service iceberg lettuce products under CV, JB, Mark, and other names.
- The official product table lists affected descriptions, package sizes, lot codes, and best-if-used-by dates.
- Consumers should not eat recalled lettuce and should discard it immediately.
- Full refunds are available at the place of purchase.
Products included in the recall
Taylor Farms de Mexico of Guanajuato, Mexico is voluntarily removing iceberg lettuce sourced from Central Mexico from the U.S. market. Listed products include chopped and shredded lettuce, salad mixes, and lettuce-and-romaine blends. Retail listings include MKTSD Iceberg Salad in 12- and 24-ounce sizes and MKTSD Shredded Lettuce in 8- and 16-ounce sizes, with listed dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. Check the complete official table because dates and lot codes vary by product.
Where the lettuce was distributed
The shredded iceberg product was distributed from June 29 through July 16 in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin. The company stopped receiving product from the implicated lot, suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico, and notified customers.
Why Cyclospora matters
The company announcement says the recall was prompted by a multistate Cyclospora outbreak. Symptoms can include diarrhea with frequent bowel movements, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach pain or cramps, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may also occur. Symptoms may go away and return, and immunocompromised people may experience more severe or longer-lasting illness.
What consumers should do
Consumers should not consume recalled iceberg lettuce and should discard it immediately. Full refunds are available at the place of purchase. Consumers experiencing health issues should contact their physician. Questions may be directed to the company at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.
Action
If this may match your item
- Verify the product name, package size, lot code, and best-if-used-by date against the official FDA table.
- Do not consume recalled lettuce. Discard it immediately.
- Request a full refund at the place of purchase if desired.
- Follow the return or disposal instructions.
How to verify your item
- 1Look for CV, JB, Mark, MKTSD, or another listed name in the official product table.
- 2Match the product description and package size exactly.
- 3Confirm the lot code and best-if-used-by date because affected dates vary by product.
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