*** metropolis is at our breaking news desk with what you need to know if you have lettuce in the fridge. Ariel, David, the producer of that lettuce has issued *** recall for 27 states, including Massachusetts, as you mentioned, because of potential contamination with cyclosporin, that’s the parasite that’s causing thousands of cases of diarrhea across the country. The company Taylor Fresh said that it’s actively removing the products from shelves and that it has suspended distribution of the. Iceberg lettuce from Mexico to the US. The parasite can cause diarrhea, cramping, bloating, and dehydration for weeks. Federal health officials have linked *** major outbreak in the Midwest to shredded iceberg lettuce that was also served at some Taco Bell restaurants. Taco Bell said yesterday that it’s removed the lettuce from those restaurants. We see cyclospor outbreaks every summer. This is *** much, much bigger outbreak than what we’re used to seeing. Now since May 1st, nearly 7000 cases of the illness have been confirmed or are under investigation in 34 states. That’s the map that you just saw there, the orange color there showed the multi-state outbreak and the blue showed the states that had at least one case, more than 5. 5000 of those cases are in Michigan and that would make it the largest cyclospore outbreak in the history of the US health officials say if you believe that you’ve gotten sick, you should call your doctor immediately. We’re live in the newsroom. Ariel Metropolis WCVB New Center 5.
Iceberg lettuce recalled in 27 states, including Mass., in connection with Cyclospora outbreak
Updated: 5:34 PM EDT Jul 18, 2026
Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Massachusetts, because of potential Cyclospora contamination.The produce supplier said they’re “actively removing” the affected products and have suspended distribution of the iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico to the United States.The shredded iceberg product was distributed June 29 through July 16 in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.A complete list of the affected products can be found here.Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements.The disease is caused by microscopic, single-celled parasites, which can be found in human feces.
BOSTON —
Taylor Farms is recalling iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states, including Massachusetts, because of potential Cyclospora contamination.
The produce supplier said they’re “actively removing” the affected products and have suspended distribution of the iceberg lettuce from Central Mexico to the United States.
The shredded iceberg product was distributed June 29 through July 16 in Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
A complete list of the affected products can be found here.
Most people infected with Cyclospora develop diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements.
The disease is caused by microscopic, single-celled parasites, which can be found in human feces.