Taylor Farms recall: Check your fridge for iceberg lettuce products sold in Michigan amid cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms de Mexico is pulling iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market over possible cyclospora contamination — and the distribution list includes Michigan.

Consumers who purchased the recalled products should discard them immediately and not eat them. Refunds are available at the place of purchase.

What’s being recalled

The action involves shredded iceberg and related iceberg products distributed June 29 through July 16 in:

• AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI

Taylor Farms said it has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot and suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico while it works with the FDA, CDC and state authorities.

Taylor Fresh Foods statement

In a statement, Taylor Fresh Foods said it is “deeply concerned for those who became ill, their families, and the Americans whose trust in the safety of fresh produce has been shaken.”

“Based on information provided yesterday by the FDA, Taylor Farms de Mexico is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S. market,” the company said.

The company added that while FDA traceback information is pointing to “a specific independent farm that represents less than 1% of the U.S.’s iceberg lettuce supply” as a potential source, it has “removed all iceberg lettuce from the region indefinitely.”

Taylor Farms also said no Taylor Farms-branded salads or kits are associated with this outbreak, and that no Taylor Farms-branded salad kits contain iceberg lettuce.

What to do if you bought it

• Do not consume the recalled iceberg lettuce products

• Discard the product immediately

• Seek medical care if you are experiencing health issues

• Request a refund at the location of purchase

Consumers with questions can contact Taylor Farms customer care at 855-455-0098, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST.

Michigan reports 2,640 Cyclospora cases; Lettuce identified as possible source of outbreak (July 13)