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6 Facts From the Source on Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Recall
When headlines link iceberg lettuce to 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 information becomes available.
The summary below covers what Taylor Farms currently reports there and where consumers can find the newest recall information.
1. Additional safeguards were put in place by Taylor Farms
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been brought in to complete a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company also states that it remains engaged with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Retail exposure was limited to a few products
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says most of the recalled lettuce went through foodservice channels instead of being sold on supermarket shelves. At retail, the affected products were limited to certain Marketside items available at Walmart.
Those products included 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 from July 18 through August 3, 2026. According to the hub, all affected product has now been taken out of stores.
3. Product testing information continues to be updated
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from product samples, according to the hub. Taylor Farms says new information will continue to be disclosed as the investigation develops.
The company also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols. Those procedures, Taylor Farms says, undergo independent auditing and verification.
4. The recall covers iceberg lettuce from a single sourcing area
Taylor Farms states that the recall concerns lettuce sourced from and processed at its central Mexico facility. Its retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub.
The hub further explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not included.
5. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states
According to Taylor Farms, 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 item, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product names, and use-by dates.
6. The company initiated the recall before it was required
Taylor Farms says it announced the recall on July 17, 2026, voluntarily withdrawing iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
According to the company's Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms acted before an FDA-mandated recall was issued. The company also says the voluntary action covered a wider range of product than the specific lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
Where to check for current recall details
Outbreak investigations can change as additional evidence becomes available, so Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most direct place to check for updated information rather than depending on secondhand accounts.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : the company's primary resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : the page maintained with current active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to discard it and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
