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Retiran lechuga iceberg en 27 estados de EE.UU. por posible contaminación con cyclospora
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 19, 2026
· 5 min read
Por Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
El proveedor de productos agrícolas Taylor Farms está retirando lechuga iceberg distribuida en 27 estados de EE.UU. debido a una posible contaminación con cyclospora, el parásito que ha causado miles de casos de diarrea en todo el país.
La empresa informó que está “el...
Key takeaway La empresa informó que está “eliminando activamente” los productos, suspendió la distribución de lechuga iceberg proveniente del centro de México hacia Estados Unidos y ya no está recibiendo productos del lote implicado.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso residents who have recently purchased iceberg lettuce should be aware of the potential contamination with cyclospora, a parasite that can cause diarrhea. As Taylor Farms is recalling its distributed lettuce in 27 states, including Texas, locals should check their refrigerators for the recalled product and discard it immediately. The recall affects not only individual consumers but also local businesses, including restaurants and grocery stores, that may have received the contaminated lettuce. El Paso's health department should be vigilant in monitoring the situation and providing updates to the public. Additionally, the recall highlights the importance of food safety inspections and regulations in the city's food supply chain. With the recall including Texas, El Pasoans should be cautious when consuming iceberg lettuce and check for any updates from local health authorities or the FDA regarding the recall and any potential cases of cyclospora in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 19, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Por Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN
El proveedor de productos agrícolas Taylor Farms está retirando lechuga iceberg distribuida en 27 estados de EE.UU. debido a una posible contaminación con cyclospora, el parásito que ha causado miles de casos de diarrea en todo el país.
La empresa informó que está “el...
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