Key facts
- Sysco has halted purchases of iceberg lettuce.
- The halt is due to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- Sysco is ceasing purchases from Taylor Farms and Mexico.
- The FDA linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell.
- The implicated lettuce was sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
- Investigations into other potential sources of the outbreak are ongoing.
Sysco, the largest food distributor in the United States, has announced a halt to its purchases of iceberg lettuce. This decision comes in response to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak that has been linked to the product. The company is ceasing to buy iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and from Mexico. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has identified iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell as a source of the outbreak. This specific lettuce was reportedly sourced from Taylor Farms in central Mexico. Investigations by the FDA are still underway to determine if there are other potential sources contributing to the outbreak. The halt in purchases by Sysco represents a significant move by a major player in the food supply chain in response to public health concerns.