The 6 Facts to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Per the Source
When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified information matters more than speculation. Taylor Farms provides its own updates through a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says will continue to be updated as additional details become available.
The information below summarizes what Taylor Farms currently reports there and explains where to check for the newest recall information.
1. Taylor Farms added further precautionary measures
Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
In addition, Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety processes. The company states that it remains in communication with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Retail involvement was limited to a few products
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, most of the recalled product went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on grocery shelves. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included on the retail side.
Those products were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce dated Best if Used By July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all of these products have since been taken off store shelves.
3. New testing information is being shared as available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora, according to the hub. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.
The company says it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.
4. The recall covers iceberg lettuce tied to one sourcing area
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall is specifically limited to lettuce sourced and processed through the company's central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded items, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.
The company also states that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are unaffected by the recall.
5. Distribution involved a defined group of states
Taylor Farms reports that the recalled shredded iceberg product was distributed from June 29 through July 16 in 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, WI, and WV.
For people checking an individual product, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
6. The company initiated the recall before it was required
Taylor Farms says the recall was announced on July 17, 2026. The company voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after it was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms acted before an FDA requirement was issued. The company also says its recall covered a broader range than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
Where to check for current recall details
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to check instead of depending on secondhand summaries:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - the company's primary resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information connected with this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page - maintained with current information about active recalls, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to discard it and says refunds are available from the place where it was purchased. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.