Is romaine lettuce part of the 2026 recall?

The Taylor Fresh Foods recall covers iceberg lettuce from central Mexico and blends that contain it, including a lettuce-and-romaine blend sold to foodservice. No romaine-only recall has been listed by the FDA in 2026 as of September 5.

A parasite spread through food or water contaminated with feces, not from person to person. Illness begins about a week after exposure with watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, cramps, fatigue and weight loss, and it can relapse. It is treated with a specific antibiotic, so a diagnosis matters.

Why does the FDA outbreak count keep rising after the recall?

Because illnesses take time to be reported and confirmed, and Cyclospora symptoms can last weeks. The FDA’s August 27 update counted 11,458 illnesses with a last onset date of August 15, two weeks after the last use-by date on the recalled lettuce.

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Lettuce recalls 2026: Cyclospora and iceberg

The Taylor Farms iceberg recall, the brands and dates on the packages, and where the FDA’s outbreak count stands.

By Mirza Seraj Baig, Founder and EditorPublished September 5, 2026

Last verified Sep 5, 2026, 6:23 AM EDT · refreshed on-event

One recall accounts for the lettuce searches of 2026. On July 17, Taylor Fresh Foods pulled every iceberg lettuce product sourced from central Mexico, foodservice and retail, after the FDA linked it to a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora. The FDA's outbreak page, last updated August 27, 2026, counts 11,458 illnesses in 20 states, 495 hospitalizations and two deaths, with the last reported illness onset on August 15, and calls the investigation ongoing.

The table carries the two documents that describe the recall: the company announcement on the FDA's recall page, which lists the brands and use-by dates, and the FDA enforcement report that followed a month later. What to do when your food is recalled covers the kitchen clean-up; the food recalls tracker lists recalls across every category.

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Lettuce recalls 2026: Cyclospora and iceberg
Date	Document	What is covered	Status	Source
August 27, 2026	FDA outbreak investigation update	Iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, including Marketside products sold at Walmart with best-by dates July 18 to August 3, 2026	11,458 illnesses in 20 states (AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, ME, MI, MO, NE, NH, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WV), 495 hospitalizations, 2 deaths; last illness onset August 15; investigation ongoing	fda.gov
August 19, 2026	FDA enforcement report, Taylor Farms de Mexico	Markon Blend lettuce and romaine 80/20 with iceberg, romaine, carrots and red cabbage, 4/5-pound cases; recall initiated July 17, 2026	Ongoing; classification not yet assigned as of September 5, 2026. Distribution listed as AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO and further states	api.fda.gov
July 17, 2026	Company announcement, Taylor Fresh Foods	All iceberg lettuce from central Mexico: foodservice 4- and 5-pound shredded, chopped and salad blends under the CV, JB, MARK, PK, SUB, SY and TF labels, and retail 8-, 12-, 16- and 24-ounce packs under the MKTSD label, use-by dates July 16 to August 3, 2026	Possible Cyclospora contamination; distributed to 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; full refund at the place of purchase	fda.gov

Read from the FDA recall listing, the FDA outbreak page and openFDA on September 5, 2026. The use-by dates have passed, so the recall matters now for anyone who froze or stored product and for anyone tracing an illness in July or August. Romaine recalls, when they come, are added here.Download CSV

What to do

Any iceberg lettuce, shredded lettuce or salad blend with a use-by date between July 16 and August 3, 2026 from the labels listed should be thrown away, and the container and fridge shelf washed with hot soapy water. Official link
Cyclospora causes watery diarrhea that can last weeks and comes back; anyone who ate iceberg lettuce in July or August and has those symptoms should ask a doctor for the specific test, which is not part of a routine stool panel. Official link
Refunds are available at the place of purchase; the company line is 855-455-0098. Official link

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Questions readers ask

Is romaine lettuce part of the 2026 recall?: The Taylor Fresh Foods recall covers iceberg lettuce from central Mexico and blends that contain it, including a lettuce-and-romaine blend sold to foodservice. No romaine-only recall has been listed by the FDA in 2026 as of September 5.
What is Cyclospora?: A parasite spread through food or water contaminated with feces, not from person to person. Illness begins about a week after exposure with watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, cramps, fatigue and weight loss, and it can relapse. It is treated with a specific antibiotic, so a diagnosis matters.
Why does the FDA outbreak count keep rising after the recall?: Because illnesses take time to be reported and confirmed, and Cyclospora symptoms can last weeks. The FDA’s August 27 update counted 11,458 illnesses with a last onset date of August 15, two weeks after the last use-by date on the recalled lettuce.

Background: What to do when your food is recalled

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How we reported this

Built from the documents in the Source Card. Opened on September 5, 2026 with the Taylor Fresh Foods recall and the FDA outbreak count of August 27.

Written by Mirza Seraj Baig · Checked against the documents in the source card (editorial standards).

Updates

September 5, 2026Opened on September 5, 2026 with the Taylor Fresh Foods recall and the FDA outbreak count of August 27.