Central Alabama Veterans
Health Care System Update

CAVHCS Nutrition and Food Services has taken precautionary action in response to a national recall involving specific iceberg lettuce products associated with an ongoing Cyclospora illness outbreak investigation.

The recall applies only to specific iceberg lettuce products and does not include all lettuce products.

What Veterans should know

The FDA advises consumers not to eat recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico.

Symptoms and medical guidance

Symptoms of cyclosporiasis may include frequent diarrhea, loss of appetite, stomach cramps, bloating, nausea and fatigue. Veterans experiencing symptoms should contact their health care provider, particularly if they ate shredded iceberg lettuce within the two weeks before becoming ill.

FDA information

Visit the FDA resources below for the latest outbreak and recall information.