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Taylor Farms recalls iceberg lettuce amid cyclosporiasis outbreak
By Erika Edwards and Sara G. Miller | NBC News at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· July 17, 2026
· 4 min read
Taylor Fresh Foods said Friday it was voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S.
The recall comes amid an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea — that federal health officials have linked to lettuce fr...
Key takeaway Taylor Fresh Foods said in a statement that the move was prompted by information provided by the Food and Drug Administration.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The recall of iceberg lettuce by Taylor Fresh Foods has significant implications for Frisco residents, given the city's proximity to major transportation hubs and distribution centers. As a key location within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco is likely to be affected by the recall, with many local restaurants and grocery stores potentially carrying the affected produce. The fact that the outbreak has been linked to lettuce from certain Taco Bell restaurants in other states raises concerns about the potential for local cases, particularly if contaminated lettuce has been distributed to restaurants or stores in the area. With nearly 7,000 people nationwide potentially sickened by the stomach bug, Frisco health officials will be closely monitoring the situation to ensure that local residents are protected and that any necessary precautions are taken to prevent further outbreaks. The recall serves as a precautionary measure to safeguard public health in Frisco and surrounding communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Taylor Fresh Foods said Friday it was voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico from the U.S.
The recall comes amid an escalating outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a stomach bug that causes weeks of severe diarrhea — that federal health officials have linked to lettuce fr...
When was this published? This article was first published on July 17, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories and curated for Frisco News readers.
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