The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IOur severity:CriticalFDA (Food)·H-1295-2026·Announced 2026-08-19

Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce Salad Mix for Potential Cyclospora Contamination

Taylor Farms is recalling specific lots of Sysco lettuce salad mix due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Consumers should check lot codes and discard affected products.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class I, which is defined as a situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.

Plain-English summary

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling 2,434 cases of SYSCO LETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5# and SYSCO LETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5# products. 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 use-by dates listed in the recall notice. If the product matches the recalled lots, it should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
SYSCO LETTUCE SALAD MIX 4/5# SYSCO LETTUCE SALAD WITH SEP BAG 4/5# Iceberg, Carrots, Red Cabbage products.
Affected units
2,434

Distribution

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