Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts Right From the Source
When reports link iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified details are more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms provides direct information through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will keep updating as additional details become available.
The information below summarizes what the company currently reports there and explains where to find the newest recall information.
1. Taylor Farms halted additional sourcing and production as a precaution
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily paused all production at the facility.
Taylor Farms says independent third-party experts have been brought in to perform a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company also states that it remains in coordination with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. The affected lettuce was sent to a defined group of states
Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Information Hub says the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed from June 29 through July 16. The states listed are 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 consumers who need to verify a particular product, the hub also provides a detailed table showing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
3. The recall involved only a limited selection of retail items
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice channels instead of being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. At retail, the only products included were specific Marketside items sold at Walmart.
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 carrying Best if Used By dates of July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all of these products have since been taken out of stores.
4. Taylor Farms says the recall covered iceberg lettuce from one area
The Cyclospora Information Hub specifies that the recall concerns Taylor Farms lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, according to the hub.
It also states that products whose labels do not read "Product of Mexico" were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not affected.
5. Taylor Farms acted voluntarily before an FDA requirement
Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it announced the recall on July 17, 2026. The company voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
According to the hub, the action came before the FDA required a recall. Taylor Farms also says its voluntary recall covered a wider scope than the specific lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
6. New testing information is being shared as it becomes available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results, 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 continue providing information transparently while the investigation moves forward.
Where to find the most current updates
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional details become available, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to check rather than depending on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - the company's primary location for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page - maintained with current active recall information, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to discard it and says refunds can be obtained from the place where the product was purchased. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
