Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: What to Know in 6 Source-Verified Facts
When coverage connects iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will keep updating as further details become available.
The summary below reflects information currently published there and explains where to check for the newest recall developments.
1. Production and sourcing were halted as a precaution
Taylor Farms says in its Cyclospora Information Hub that it voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted every production operation at that facility.
In addition, Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists were commissioned to complete a comprehensive review of the site's food safety procedures. The company also reports that it remains in coordination with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.
2. Retail exposure involved only a few products
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, most of the recalled lettuce went to foodservice customers rather than retail grocery shelves. Only specific Marketside products sold at Walmart were included at the retail level.
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 carrying Best if Used By dates of July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub states that all affected retail product has since been taken off store shelves.
3. Test-result information is being updated over time
The hub reports that, as of August 5, 2026, the FDA had no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results. Taylor Farms also 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 intends to keep providing information transparently.
4. The recall covers iceberg lettuce from a specific source
The recalled lettuce is limited to product sourced and processed through Taylor Farms' central Mexico facility, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. Taylor Farms retail-branded items, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.
The company also states that products without a "Product of Mexico" label were grown in either the United States or Canada and are therefore unaffected by this recall.
5. Distribution was confined to listed states
Taylor Farms says the affected shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to 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 a particular product, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed chart covering affected brands, product names, and use-by dates.
6. The company initiated the recall before it was required
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to information published on its Cyclospora Information Hub. The company voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after it was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The hub says Taylor Farms acted before an FDA requirement was issued. It also states that the company's recall extended beyond the individual lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
How to find the newest recall details
Because information can change as outbreak investigations continue, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to verify current details instead of depending on secondhand summaries:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - the company's main resource for outbreak-related statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page - updated with active recalls and complete details on affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item 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.