Class I U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. Cross Valley Farms Lettuce Chop 4/5# Cross recall: Potential Cyclospora contamination

Recall published 2 months ago

Potential Cyclospora contamination.

The hazard: Microbial contamination

This recall is a contamination finding. The product may be perfectly normal to look at, because testing — not appearance — is what caught it.

What the notice says: Potential Cyclospora contamination.

Why it matters: The product was found, or is suspected, to carry a harmful micro-organism. The agency notice names the specific organism and that detail matters, because the illness it causes and the people most at risk differ from one to the next.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

Most foodborne infections cause stomach cramps, diarrhoea, nausea and sometimes fever, starting anywhere from hours to weeks after exposure depending on the organism. See a doctor for a high fever, bloody diarrhoea, vomiting that stops you keeping liquids down, diarrhoea lasting more than three days, or signs of dehydration. Infants, pregnant people, adults over 65 and anyone immunocompromised should seek advice earlier.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
H-1279-2026
Published
August 19, 2026
Risk level
Class I
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.
Product type
Fresh produce
Units affected
10,384 cases
Distribution
Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin
Made in
Mexico
Lot / code info
Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# TFMX183A04 7/20/2026 TFMX184A03 7/21/2026 TFMX188A02 7/25/2026 TFMX190A02 7/27/2026 TFMX195B04 8/1/2026 Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# TFMX182A04 7/19/2026 TFMX183A01 7/20/2026 TFMX184B01 7/21/2026 TFMX185A04 7/22/2026 TFMX187B03 7/24/2026 TFMX188A04 7/25/2026 TFMX190A04 7/27/2026 TFMX190B01 7/27/2026 TFMX191A04 7/28/2026 TFMX194B03 7/31/2026 TFMX196A02 8/2/2026 Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# TFMX183A04 7/20/2026 TFMX184A04 7/21/2026 TFMX185A01 7/22/2026 TFMX187B03 7/24/2026 TFMX188A04 7/25/2026 TFMX189A03 7/26/2026 TFMX190A03 7/27/2026 TFMX190A04 7/27/2026 TFMX191A04 7/28/2026 TFMX191B04 7/28/2026 TFMX192A01 7/29/2026 TFMX192A02 7/29/2026 TFMX195A04 8/1/2026 TFMX195B03 8/1/2026 TFMX196B02 8/2/2026

Products covered by this recall

Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# Cross Valley Farms LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.

Check your product

The notice names 1 code you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 5# TFMX183A0

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Contamination

Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. — This recall is a contamination finding. The product may be perfectly normal to look at, because testing — not appearance — is what caught it.

  1. Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.
  2. Bag and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Clean and sanitise the fridge shelf, container or surface it was stored on.
  4. Read the official notice for the organism named — the advice for Listeria, Salmonella and hepatitis A is not the same.

Getting a refund without the pack

The commonest reason people skip the refund is that they have already thrown the item away. That rarely matters.

  • A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.
  • Store credit is often offered first. You can ask for the original payment method instead, and it is normally granted.
  • No photo either? Ask anyway. Grocery chains settle recall refunds at the service desk because disputing them costs more than paying them.
  • For a multi-pack or a case, ask for the full purchase price rather than a per-unit figure — the recall covers what you paid.

Company contact: Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. — Carretera Dr. Mora A San Miguel De Allende Km. 16, Doctor Mora

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. fresh produce recalled?

Potential Cyclospora contamination. Potential Cyclospora contamination.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: model number 5# TFMX183A0. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and keep it separate from other food.

Can I get my money back?

A photo of the label and lot code is accepted by most grocers, and so is a card statement line showing the purchase.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts and others.

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