Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts Pulled Straight From the Source
For reliable details about the Cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce, Taylor Farms’ own published information is a more useful reference than speculation. The company maintains a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub and says it will update that resource when further details become available.
Below are six facts currently listed on the hub, followed by the company’s recommended sources for recall updates.
1. Central Mexico operations were paused as an added precaution
As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms had voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Production at the relevant facility was also temporarily halted.
The Cyclospora Information Hub says the company engaged independent third-party specialists to complete a comprehensive assessment of that facility’s food-safety practices. Taylor Farms also says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.
2. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce tied to a particular area
Taylor Farms states that this recall concerns lettuce handled and sourced through its central Mexico operation. Its retail-branded offerings, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.
According to the hub, products whose labels do not state “Product of Mexico” were grown in either the United States or Canada and are unaffected by the recall.
3. Distribution was confined to identified states
Recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent to specific states from June 29 through July 16, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Those states were 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.
The hub also provides a detailed chart listing the affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates for consumers checking an individual product.
4. Taylor Farms chose to initiate the recall
The company announced its voluntary recall on July 17, 2026. It covered iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
Taylor Farms says the action was taken before an FDA mandate and extended beyond the individual lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
5. No confirmed positive Cyclospora product tests had been reported
The hub says that, as of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive product test results for Cyclospora. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on food-safety procedures that undergo independent auditing and verification.
It also says it will keep providing information openly while the investigation continues.
6. Retail involvement was limited to certain Walmart products
Most recalled product moved through foodservice rather than retail grocery channels, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The only consumer retail products involved were specific Marketside items sold at Walmart: 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, plus 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates of July 18 through August 3, 2026.
Taylor Farms states that every affected item has been removed from store shelves.
How to Find Current Recall Details
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional details emerge, Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own resources instead of relying on secondary summaries:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary resource for updates, FAQs, food-safety information, contact details, and statements concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A regularly updated page covering active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Anyone who believes they possess a recalled item should throw it away. Taylor Farms says refunds may be obtained from the place of purchase, and people who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.