What to Know About Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts From the Source
When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified details are more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms provides information directly through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says will be updated as further information becomes available.
Below are six facts currently provided there, plus information on where to find the newest recall updates.
1. Taylor Farms halted additional sourcing and production as a precaution
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 paused all production at the facility.
In addition, Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to complete a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety processes. The company states that it remains in cooperation with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Retail exposure involved only a few specific products
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, most recalled product went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on supermarket shelves. Retail involvement was limited to certain Marketside products available 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 dated Best if Used By July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all affected product has now been taken off store shelves.
3. Taylor Farms continues to publish testing information
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 keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.
4. The recall covers lettuce tied to one sourcing area
The Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall is specifically associated with 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 company.
The hub also explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are therefore not affected.
5. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states
Taylor Farms reports that the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce 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 consumers checking an individual product, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.
6. The company says it acted voluntarily before an FDA requirement
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 the product was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
Taylor Farms says the action occurred before an FDA-mandated recall and covered more product than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
Where can you check the newest recall information?
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the company's latest information rather than relying on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms' primary page for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A page maintained with current active recalls, including affected products, distribution states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to discard it and says refunds can be obtained from the place where it was purchased. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
