What to Know About the Recall of Taylor Farms Products for Cyclospora: 6 Sourced Facts
News reports about a Cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce may leave you seeking reliable details instead of conjecture. Taylor Farms’ own Cyclospora Information Hub is the company’s primary source for information, and Taylor Farms says it will update the page as further details emerge.
Below is a summary of the information currently published on that hub, plus directions for finding the most recent recall information.
1. Additional preventive measures were put in place by Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it voluntarily halted all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company also temporarily stopped every production activity at the central Mexico facility.
The company says it engaged independent third-party experts to complete a comprehensive examination of food-safety procedures at the facility. It also states that it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Only iceberg lettuce tied to one area is covered
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall concerns lettuce that was sourced and processed at the company’s central Mexico location. Taylor Farms says its retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.
The hub further explains that products whose labels do not state “Product of Mexico” were grown in either the United States or Canada. Those products are not affected.
3. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent to 28 states between June 29 and July 16. Those states were 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 people checking a particular product, the hub provides a detailed chart listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
4. The company initiated the recall on a voluntary basis
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 product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The hub says the action occurred before the FDA required a recall. It also says Taylor Farms’ recall covered a wider range than the individual lots identified through the FDA’s traceback investigation.
5. Product-testing information is shared as it becomes available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora test results for products, according to the hub. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.
The company also says it will continue to provide information openly while the investigation moves forward.
6. Retail involvement was limited to a few products
The recalled lettuce was distributed mainly through foodservice rather than sold on supermarket shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The only retail products included were specified Marketside items available at Walmart.
These were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad products with “Best if Used By” dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce products carrying dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all of these products have been removed from stores.
Finding the most current updates
Recall information and outbreak investigations can change as new details are received, so Taylor Farms recommends reviewing its pages rather than relying on secondary recaps.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s central location for statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, contact information, and material related to this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current source for active recalls, including complete affected-product lists, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled item to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase, and anyone who experiences illness symptoms is encouraged to contact a physician. Contact information and additional guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
