Key facts
- Sysco has halted purchases of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and Mexico.
- The decision is a response to a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak.
- The FDA has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce sourced from Taylor Farms operations in central Mexico.
- The CDC reports 15 states are affected by the outbreak.
- Michigan has reported 12,218 cases and two deaths linked to the outbreak.
Sysco, the largest food distributor in the United States, has halted its purchases of iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms and from Mexico in response to a U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak. Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican announced the decision. U.S. health authorities have expanded their investigation to include six more states, bringing the total to 15, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The FDA has linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce that was served at Taco Bell restaurants and sourced from Taylor Farms' operations in central Mexico. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 10,468 laboratory-confirmed cases nationwide. Michigan health officials reported 12,218 cases and two deaths linked to the outbreak, with 193 hospitalizations as of July 30. Authorities are continuing their investigation to identify any other potential sources of contamination.