Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts Coming Directly From the Source

For dependable information about the Cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce, it is important to look past speculation and consult accurate sources. Taylor Farms provides that information through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will update as further details are available.

Below is a summary of the information currently available on that hub, as well as the company’s resources for ongoing recall developments.

1. Further precautions have been implemented by Taylor Farms

As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily paused all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Production at the relevant facility was also temporarily halted.

The company states that independent third-party specialists have been engaged to complete a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s food safety procedures. It also says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.

2. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce from a single area

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall concerns lettuce that was sourced and processed through the company’s central Mexico operation. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

According to the hub, labels that do not state “Product of Mexico” identify products grown in the United States or Canada, which are unaffected by this recall.

3. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states

Between June 29 and July 16, the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed to Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.

For consumers checking an individual item, the hub provides a detailed chart listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

4. Very few grocery-store products were included

Most recalled product moved through foodservice rather than being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The retail products involved were limited to specified Marketside items available at Walmart.

Those items 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 marked Best if Used By July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all of these products have been removed from stores.

5. Taylor Farms initiated the recall on its own

Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to its Cyclospora Information Hub. The company voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the lettuce was identified as a possible source tied to one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

The hub states that Taylor Farms acted before the FDA mandated a recall. It also says the company’s action covered a wider range than the particular lots identified through the FDA’s traceback investigation.

6. New testing information is shared as it becomes available

The hub reports that, as of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive product tests for Cyclospora. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.

As the investigation continues, the company says it will keep providing information transparently.

How to find current recall details

Because recall information and outbreak investigations can change as additional findings emerge, Taylor Farms recommends checking its own resources instead of relying on secondary summaries:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms’ primary resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current listing of active recalls, including complete details on affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.