Taylor Farms Recalls Lettuce in 27 States Amid Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What to Know Taylor Farms' decision to recall all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico has left at least 1,600 people ill with cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal disease caused by a parasite that can contaminate vegetables.
The outbreak's epicenter appears to be in imported produce, raising questions about the safety and efficacy of food inspection systems.
The recall affects products sold in 27 states, including high profile brands like Marketside at Walmart locations.