Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Briefing: Common 2026 Questions Answered
When news breaks about a recall such as the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, it is reasonable to have questions and to want answers you can trust rather than guesswork. Taylor Farms itself is the best place to look for them. The company maintains a Cyclospora Information Hub and asks that visitors check back from time to time for updates.
Drawing on what Taylor Farms has published, the answers below cover some common questions about the recall. They set out what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you aren't well.
1. What steps has Taylor Farms taken to date?
Taylor Farms states that on July 17, 2026, it announced a broad recall, and that it decided to do so voluntarily, before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub also says the recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Taylor Farms reports that it has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. It also brought in independent outside experts, the company says, to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub notes that, as of July 18, 2026, production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended.
2. Which products are listed in the Taylor Farms recall?
Taylor Farms describes the recall as covering only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. It says Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected. The recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels as opposed to grocery store shelves, according to the Hub. Only Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were involved on the retail side: 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026 and 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates July 18 to Aug 3 2026. All implicated product is no longer in the market, Taylor Farms reports. If you're wondering about a product at home, check its label. According to the Hub, a label that doesn't say "Product of Mexico" indicates the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. What states are on the iceberg lettuce recall list?
These states appear on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub as included in the recall: 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. In addition, a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates is on the Hub.
4. Is a return to central Mexico sourcing planned by Taylor Farms?
For the remainder of the growing season, Taylor Farms says, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended. Meanwhile, the company states that its leafy greens are all grown in the United States and Canada and will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Next decisions, the company says, will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What is happening with testing?
A comprehensive review is being carried out by independent experts at the company's central Mexico facility, Taylor Farms says, and production of all products there is temporarily suspended. Taylor Farms also says it has activated its post-recall testing protocols, using the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. The Hub reports that the FDA lists no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that its own testing of approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May has produced zero positive results.
6. What should I do if I develop symptoms?
If you develop symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora and feel ill, or have any other signs of illness, the Hub asks that you see your healthcare provider.
7. What has Taylor Farms said about the jalapeño recall?
A separate question on the Hub deals with this. Taylor Farms says there that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. For details on that recall, the company directs readers to its Recall Page.
Keeping Track of the Latest Information
Taylor Farms says it will keep sharing information as more becomes available. The company's own pages are therefore the best place to check, instead of secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The central source Taylor Farms offers for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: Where Taylor Farms sends readers for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises discarding a product immediately if you think it is recalled, rather than eating it. When experiencing health issues, you are encouraged by Taylor Farms to contact your physician. Contact details and more guidance are available from the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.