Taylor Farms Recalls Markon Iceberg Lettuce Due to Cyclospora Risk
Taylor Farms is recalling specific Markon iceberg lettuce products due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and stop using affected items.
The agency’s classification
FDA (Food): Class I
Class I is a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 5/5 (Critical).
Highest-severity recall. The hazard can cause serious injury or death. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or the death.
Plain-English summary
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling 4,444 cases of Markon iceberg lettuce products, including chopped and shredded varieties in 4/5# sizes. The recall is being conducted due to potential Cyclospora contamination.
The affected products were 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 should check their inventory for the specific lot codes and dates listed in the recall notice. If they possess these products, they should stop using them and follow instructions from the recalling firm or local health authorities for disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 3/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
- Manufacturer
- Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
- Category
- Food — Fresh Produce
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 4,444
Distribution
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