Everything You Should Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Sourced Facts

Reports linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce have prompted understandable questions. For accurate details instead of conjecture, Taylor Farms directs readers to its Cyclospora Information Hub, a dedicated page the company says it will update when further information is available.

Below is a fact-based summary of the information currently published on that hub, plus the sources Taylor Farms identifies for recall updates.

What Testing Updates Has Taylor Farms Shared?

As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora results from product testing, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.

The company also states that it will continue to provide information openly while the investigation moves forward.

Which States Received the Recalled Product?

Taylor Farms reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to 28 states. Its information hub provides a detailed reference table covering affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates for consumers checking a particular product.

Distribution states:

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

Which Products Were Sold at Retail?

Most recalled lettuce was distributed through foodservice, not placed on supermarket shelves, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub explains. Certain Marketside products available at Walmart were the sole retail products involved.

Those items were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad packages with “Best if Used By” dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026. The retail products also included 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with “Best if Used By” dates spanning July 18 to August 3, 2026. According to the hub, every affected item has now been taken out of stores.

What Extra Measures Has Taylor Farms Taken?

Taylor Farms says it voluntarily halted all central Mexico iceberg-lettuce sourcing and production. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily stopped all production at that facility.

In addition, Taylor Farms states that independent third-party specialists were hired to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility's food-safety procedures. The company says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

What Lettuce Is Included in the Recall?

The recall applies only to lettuce that Taylor Farms sourced and processed at its central Mexico location, according to the company’s information hub. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

The hub further states that products without a “Product of Mexico” label were grown in either the United States or Canada and are unaffected.

Why Did Taylor Farms Initiate the Recall?

Taylor Farms announced a voluntary recall on July 17, 2026, involving iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico. The company identified the lettuce as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms acted before the FDA mandated a recall. The company also says its action covered more products than the particular lots identified through the FDA’s traceback investigation.

Finding the Most Current Recall Details

Outbreak inquiries and recall information may change as additional facts emerge. Taylor Farms recommends checking its own resources instead of depending on secondhand recaps:

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary location for statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, contact information, and material related to this outbreak.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page : Updated for active recalls, with complete affected-product lists, distribution 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. People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact a physician. The Cyclospora Information Hub provides contact details and additional guidance.