Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow
Taylor Farms has issued a recall for shredded iceberg lettuce across 27 US states due to potential Cyclospora contamination. Health officials warn that the outbreak may continue for several weeks as investigations into the source and affected products expand.
Why it matters
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes intestinal illness, and the lack of specific brand information in the recall complicates consumer safety efforts.
Workers pack lettuces at a Taylor Farms field in Guanajuato, Mexico, on 26 March 2008. Workers pack lettuces at a Taylor Farms field in Guanajuato, Mexico, on 26 March 2008. US news Cyclospora: iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states and more products may follow Taylor Farms does not specify where products were served or sold, as US braces for weeks more of outbreak
Prefer the Guardian on Google Taylor Farms recalled potentially contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce in 27 states on Friday, including lettuce distributed as recently as Thursday, as cases of cyclosporiasis continue rising in the US.
The US is likely to see at least another two weeks of possible cases, since infections may have happened in recent days. And the expanding outbreak investigation could point to other products in coming days.
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