The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1287-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Taylor Farms Recalls Shredded Iceberg Lettuce Due to Cyclospora Contamination

Taylor Farms de Mexico is recalling specific lots of shredded iceberg lettuce due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The product was distributed to 28 U.S. 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 FDA has classified this recall as Class I, which meets the rubric criteria for a Critical severity score (5).

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling 5,900 cases of YUM LETTUCE SHREDDED 1/4" 6/5# Iceberg only products. The recall is being conducted due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The affected products are identified by the following codes: TFMX189A02 (7/22/2026), TFMX189A04 (7/22/2026), TFMX192A02 (7/25/2026), and TFMX192A04 (7/25/2026).

The recalled lettuce was distributed domestically to 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 product was also distributed to Mexico.

Consumers who have purchased these specific products should stop using them and return them to the place of purchase for a refund. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has classified this recall as Class I, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

The recalled product

Product
YUM LETTUCE SHREDDED 1/4" 6/5# Iceberg only products.
Affected units
5,900

Distribution