- Recall Scope: Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled bagged shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states due to a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting 34 states.
- Health Risks: The parasite Cyclospora can cause severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, fatigue, and weight loss. Consumers are advised to discard affected lettuce and seek medical attention if ill.
- Company Response: Taylor Farms has stopped distribution, removed lettuce from central Mexico, notified customers, and confirmed no other products are affected. Full refunds are available at purchase locations.
. . . "The recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
"The company also announced it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market because it may be contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite.
“Consumers who have purchased the recalled iceberg lettuce should discard it immediately and not consume it." Taylor Farms said in a statement. "Full refunds are also available at the location of purchase. Consumers experiencing health issues should contact their physician.”
"Taylor Farms said it has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot, suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico, notified customers, and is continuing to work with the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and state health officials.
"The company said no other Taylor Fresh Foods products are affected by the voluntary recall, adding that none of its Taylor Farms-branded salad kits contain iceberg lettuce." . . . More
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