Here's What to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Sourced Facts
Reports about a Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to separate confirmed details from speculation. For direct information, Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will update whenever additional information becomes available.
Below are six facts currently provided through that resource, followed by details on where to find the newest recall information.
1. Taylor Farms implemented further precautionary measures
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Beginning July 18, 2026, the company also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to complete a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company also states that it remains in coordination with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Retail involvement was limited to a few products
Most recalled products went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included on the retail side.
Those items were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates ranging 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. The hub states that all affected product has since been taken off store shelves.
3. Test-result information continues to be updated
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from the product, according to the hub. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.
The company states that it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.
4. The recall covers iceberg lettuce from a specific source
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall concerns Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed through the company's facility in central Mexico. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.
The hub further explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the United States or Canada and are not affected.
5. Distribution covered a defined group of states
Taylor Farms reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed 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 consumers checking an individual product, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed table identifying affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
6. The company initiated the recall voluntarily
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to information published in 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 Taylor Farms acted before an FDA-mandated recall was issued. It also states that the voluntary action covered more product than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
How to find the newest recall details
Because outbreak investigations can develop and recall information may change as additional findings emerge, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most direct place to check for current updates rather than relying solely on secondhand reports.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company's primary resource for FAQs, statements, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this particular outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A page maintained with information about active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to throw it away and says refunds are available through the original place of purchase. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
