6 Essential Facts About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Direct From the Source
When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub that provides information directly from the company and, according to Taylor Farms, will be updated as additional details become available.
Here are six key facts currently available through that source, followed by information on where to find the newest recall updates.
1. Taylor Farms expanded its precautionary measures
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted all production at that 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 communication with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
2. Retail involvement was restricted to a few products
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on grocery shelves, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included on the retail side.
Those products 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. According to the hub, all affected retail products have now been taken out of stores.
3. New testing information is being shared as available
The hub reports that, based on FDA information, no positive Cyclospora product tests had been confirmed as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.
As the investigation continues, the company says it intends to keep releasing information transparently.
4. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce from a defined source
Taylor Farms says the affected lettuce was sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility. The recall does not include Taylor Farms retail-branded items such as chopped kits and salad kits, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub.
The hub also says consumers can use the product label to identify unaffected lettuce. If the package does not state "Product of Mexico," Taylor Farms says the product was grown in either the United States or Canada and is outside the recall.
5. Distribution covered a specified group of states
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped 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 people checking an individual item, the hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.
6. The company initiated the recall on its own
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states that the recall began on July 17, 2026. Taylor Farms 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.
According to the hub, Taylor Farms acted before an FDA-mandated recall was required. The company's voluntary action also covered a wider range of products than the specific lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
How to find the most current recall details
Recall information and outbreak investigations can change when additional findings become available, so Taylor Farms' own resources are the most direct places to check for updated information:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms' main source for FAQs, company statements, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : The company's regularly updated page for active recalls, including affected products, distribution states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have an affected product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place where it was purchased. People who experience symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.