The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1279-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Cross Valley Farms Iceberg Lettuce Recalled for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Taylor Farms is recalling specific lots of Cross Valley Farms iceberg lettuce due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The products were distributed across 28 US states and Mexico.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a score of 5 regardless of other factors.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling 10,384 cases of Cross Valley Farms iceberg lettuce products, including chopped and shredded varieties, due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The affected products are identified by specific lot codes and dates ranging from July 19, 2026, to August 2, 2026.

The recalled lettuce was distributed domestically 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. Distribution to Subway was limited to Arkansas, Louisiana, and Texas. The products were also distributed in Mexico.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should check their lot codes and dates against the list provided by the FDA. If the products match the recalled lots, consumers should discard them or return them to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
Affected units
10,384

Distribution