Taylor Farms de Mexico voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from 27 states after the FDA identified a false positive for the cyclospora parasite.
Taylor Farms de Mexico voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) initially reported a positive test for the cyclospora parasite. The FDA later corrected the finding, identifying the result as a false positive caused by erroneous amplification. Despite the correction, the administration announced that the company will continue to work with public health officials to investigate the origins of the outbreak. The recall affects products distributed to 27 states, including North Carolina and Texas. While the parasite was specifically linked to lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in five states, the recall covers a broader distribution. Retailers like Walmart removed private-label bagged lettuce out of caution, and distributor Sysco withdrew all iceberg lettuce from Mexico in its supply chain. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1. Experts noted that while testing for the organism is difficult, the company's proactive recall was the correct move to ensure consumer safety.