6 Straight-From-the-Source Facts About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall
Headlines linking an outbreak of Cyclospora to iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to separate confirmed details from speculation. For the most current information, Taylor Farms directs readers to its own Cyclospora Information Hub.
The company says this dedicated resource will be updated as further details become available. Below is a summary of the information currently published there, followed by sources for checking recall developments.
1. Central Mexico Operations Were Temporarily Suspended
Taylor Farms states on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, production at that facility was also temporarily halted.
The company says independent third-party specialists have been engaged to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility's food safety procedures. Taylor Farms also reports that it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.
2. The Recall Applies Only to Iceberg Lettuce From Central Mexico
According to the hub, the recall covers lettuce that Taylor Farms sourced and processed through its central Mexico operation. It does not apply to every Taylor Farms product.
Taylor Farms says its retail-branded offerings, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall. The company further states that products without “Product of Mexico” on the label were grown in either the United States or Canada and are not affected.
3. Distribution Was Limited to Identified States
The company reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent to a defined group of states from June 29 through July 16. Those states were 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.
Its Cyclospora Information Hub provides a detailed table for consumers seeking to verify an individual product. The table lists impacted brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.
4. The Company Began the Recall on a Voluntary Basis
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to the information published in its Cyclospora Information Hub. The action involved iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after that lettuce was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The company says it initiated the recall voluntarily, before the FDA mandated one. It also states that the recall included more products than the particular lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
5. Product Testing Information Continues to Be Added
The hub says the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora results from product testing as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms says it will continue providing information openly as the investigation moves forward.
According to the company, it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety procedures. These protocols are independently audited and verified, Taylor Farms states.
6. Few Retail Products Were Included
Most recalled product moved through foodservice distribution rather than appearing on supermarket shelves, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. The only retail products involved were select Marketside items sold by Walmart.
These consisted of 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad products with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026. Also included were 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce products with Best if Used By dates ranging from July 18 to August 3, 2026.
Taylor Farms states that all of these products have been removed from stores.
Sources for Current Recall Details
Since recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional details emerge, Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own resources rather than relying on secondary summaries.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary location for outbreak-related statements, FAQs, food safety information, and contact details.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current listing of active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess recalled product to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase, and people who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Further guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
