Taylor Farms pulls iceberg lettuce from the US market after cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms says it is voluntarily pulling all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the US market following a Cyclospora outbreak. Reuters reports the company told customers including Taco Bell and Sysco to remove shredded lettuce produced from 5-pound bags at a Guanajuato facility, while Taco Bell says it is replacing the ingredient nationwide.

The move highlights how quickly a foodborne illness investigation can ripple through national restaurant and distributor supply chains. It also underscores rising pressure on major suppliers to improve traceability and act preemptively when contamination risks emerge.