Publisher: Supermarket News
Published: August 6, 2026
Source: Read at Supermarket News (https://www.supermarketnews.com/fresh-produce/after-two-deaths-sysco-says-it-s-done-with-taylor-farms)
Category: Store Operations
Sysco told Reuters it will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico through Taylor Farms and is sourcing lettuce from other U.S. sources. The cyclosporiasis outbreak has caused more than 22,000 cases and more than 500 hospitalizations across 15 states. Two people in Michigan have died, and Michigan has reported more than 11,000 cases. The FDA has linked Taylor Farms to the outbreak, but later said a sample that tested positive produced a false positive; the agency said its investigation and Taylor Farms' voluntary recall remain supported by epidemiological data. Walmart pulled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce products from stores in 15 states, including 12- and 24-ounce Iceberg Salad bags and 8-ounce and 16-ounce Shredded Lettuce packages with best-by dates between July 18 and Aug. 3.
Why this matters: Independent grocers that carry Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce may need to review product origins, product sizes, and best-by dates against the affected items. The reported distributor and retailer actions show the potential supply and recall effects for stores handling the products.
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