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Markon Lettuce Chop 4/5# Markon Lettuce Shred 1/4" 4/5#… recall
Summary
Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V. is recalling MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/8… (food). According to the FDA report, the reason is: Potential Cyclospora contamination. The FDA rated this a Class I: most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death. Recall status: Ongoing.
Understanding this recall
What happened
Taylor Farms de Mexico is recalling Markon Lettuce Chop 4/5# Markon Lettuce Shred 1/4" 4/5#…, one of many food-service lettuce and salad products sold under several brand names, because of potential Cyclospora contamination.
Why it matters
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that can contaminate fresh produce. It causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness whose main symptom is watery diarrhea, often with cramping, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Symptoms typically start about a week after exposure and can last weeks without treatment. Washing produce does not reliably remove it. These are mostly bulk food-service packs, like 4/5 lb cases, so the products may reach diners through restaurants and cafeterias.
Who should pay attention
Restaurants, cafeterias and other food-service operators in the states listed below, and anyone who bought the listed retail salad packs.
Distribution in the FDA report: Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. (Subway distribution limited to: AR, LA, and TX) Foreign: Mexico.
How to check your product
Each product name is listed with its lot codes and dates. Match the case label with the codes below.
Codes listed by the FDA: MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# TFMX183A04 7/21/2026 TFMX185A03 7/23/2026 TFMX190A02 7/28/2026 TFMX192A09 7/30/2026 MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# TFMX181A04 7/19/2026 TFMX182A04 7/20/2026 TFMX184B04 7/22/2026 TFMX185A01 7/23/2026 TFMX187B04 7/25/2026 TFMX189A02 7/27/2026 TFMX189A04 7/27/2026 TFMX190A03 7/28/2026 TFMX190B02 7/28/2026 TFMX191A04 7/29/2026 TFMX191B04 7/29/2026 TFMX194B03 8/1/2026 MARKON…
Based only on the FDA enforcement record plus general public-health background on this type of hazard. Not medical advice; if you have symptoms or concerns, contact a doctor or pharmacist.
Details from the FDA report
- Product
- MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 3/8" 4/5# Iceberg only products.
- Reason
- Potential Cyclospora contamination.
- Lot / code info
- MARKON LETTUCE CHOP 4/5# TFMX183A04 7/21/2026 TFMX185A03 7/23/2026 TFMX190A02 7/28/2026 TFMX192A09 7/30/2026 MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/4" 4/5# TFMX181A04 7/19/2026 TFMX182A04 7/20/2026 TFMX184B04 7/22/2026 TFMX185A01 7/23/2026 TFMX187B04 7/25/2026 TFMX189A02 7/27/2026 TFMX189A04 7/27/2026 TFMX190A03 7/28/2026 TFMX190B02 7/28/2026 TFMX191A04 7/29/2026 TFMX191B04 7/29/2026 TFMX194B03 8/1/2026 MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 1/8" 4/5# TFMX181A04 7/19/2026 TFMX182A04 7/20/2026 TFMX183A04 7/21/2026 TFMX184A04 7/22/2026 TFMX185A01 7/23/2026 TFMX187B04 7/25/2026 TFMX189A03 7/27/2026 TFMX190A04 7/28/2026 TFMX191A04 7/29/2026 TFMX194B03 8/1/2026 MARKON LETTUCE SHRED 3/8" 4/5# TFMX183B05 7/21/2026 TFMX190B02 7/28/2026
- Quantity
- 4,444 cases
- Distribution
- Domestic: AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI. (Subway distribution limited to: AR, LA, and TX) Foreign: Mexico.
- Recalling company
- Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V., Doctor Mora, Mexico
- Recall started
- July 17, 2026
- FDA report date
- August 19, 2026
- Classification
- Class I: Most serious: there is a reasonable chance the product could cause serious health problems or death.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- H-1281-2026
What to do
- Check whether you have this product, and compare the lot numbers, codes, or dates on your package with the codes listed above.
- If it matches, stop using it and keep it away from children and pets.
- Contact the recalling company (Taylor Farms de Mexico S. de R.L. de C.V.) or the store where you bought it about returns or refunds.
- If you think the product made you or someone else sick, contact a doctor or pharmacist. In an emergency call 911.
- You can report problems to the FDA via MedWatch.