The US is experiencing a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasitic infection. The investigation on this outbreak remains ongoing, and messaging regarding it has been subject to change.
As of Thursday, July 23, we know that products produced by Taylor Farms, and its subsidiaries, are involved in this event. Taylor Farms has issued a voluntary product recall, and has published this information here: https://www.taylorfarms.com/newsroom/taylor-fresh-foods-statement-regarding-cyclospora-outbreak/ Information from the FDA on this situation is here: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taylor-fresh-foods-recalls-iceberg-lettuce-central-mexico-because-possible-health-risk
At Oneota Co-op:
The health and safety of our shoppers is first and foremost. At this time, we are not aware of any direct connection to the produce we sell within any department at the Co-op being linked to this foodborne illness.
As a preventative measure, we have chosen to remove the (as of now, non-impacted) Taylor Farms Organic Avocado Ranch Chopped Salad Kit option we stock until this situation is resolved. If you have recently purchased this item, and it contains an expiration date ranging from July 16 through Aug. 3, we invite you to bring your purchase receipt to the Co-op for a full refund.
You will find cyclospora-specific information from the FDA here: https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclospora