Iceberg lettuce recall grows to 27 states amid parasite concern

Name: Iceberg lettuce recall grows to 27 states amid parasite concern
Uploaded: 2026-07-20T00:05:56+00:00
Description: Taylor Farms expanded their recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states over concerns they may contain cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe stomach illness. The FDA says the parasite was detected in a sample of lettuce that was not a part of an original recall for five states. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the latest.

NBC News — Jul 20, 00:05 AM — 1min

Taylor Farms expanded their recall of iceberg lettuce to 27 states over concerns they may contain cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe stomach illness.

The FDA says the parasite was detected in a sample of lettuce that was not a part of an original recall for five states.

NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson has the latest.