The Recall Desk
CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1290-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Taylor Farms Recalls Iceberg and Romaine Lettuce Blends Due to Cyclospora Risk

Taylor Farms de Mexico is recalling specific lots of Sysco blend lettuce products due to potential Cyclospora contamination. The recall affects 1,834 cases 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 mandates a severity score of 5 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling 1,834 cases of Sysco blend lettuce products, including 50/50, 70/30, and 80/20 Iceberg and Romaine blends. 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 who have purchased these specific products should check their inventory for the listed lot codes and dates. If they have the affected items, they should discard them or return them to the place of purchase. The FDA classifies this as a Class I recall, 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
SYSCO BLEND LETT/ROM 50/50 NOCLR 4/5# SYSCO BLEND LETT/ROM 70/30 NOCOLR 4/5# SYSCO BLEND LETT/ROM 80/20 4/5# Iceberg, Romaine products.
Affected units
1,834

Distribution