6 Facts Every Shopper Should Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, From the Source
Headlines about a Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to separate verified details from speculation. For current information, Taylor Farms directs consumers to its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will update as additional details emerge.
Below is a summary of the information currently available there, as well as the company’s recommended sources for recall updates.
Testing information continues to be released
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora test results from products, according to the hub. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety procedures.
The company also says it will keep providing information openly while the investigation continues.
Which states received the recalled lettuce?
Taylor Farms states that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed from June 29 through July 16 in 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.
Its Cyclospora Information Hub provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates for consumers checking a particular item.
Taylor Farms took further preventive measures
Effective July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms voluntarily halted all central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing and production. It also temporarily stopped every production operation at that facility.
The company says it engaged independent third-party specialists to complete a comprehensive review of the facility’s food safety practices. It also continues to coordinate with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
The recall covered a narrowly defined source
According to the information hub, the recall applies only to lettuce processed and sourced at Taylor Farms’ central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms says its retail-branded offerings, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.
A label that does not state “Product of Mexico” indicates that the product was grown in the United States or Canada, and it is not affected.
Few products were sold at retail
The hub says the recalled lettuce moved mainly through foodservice channels, rather than being sold on grocery shelves. Retail involvement was limited to specific Marketside products available at Walmart: 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with “Best if Used By” dates from 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026, plus 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with “Best if Used By” dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026.
According to Taylor Farms, those products have all been taken out of stores.
The company initiated the recall on its own
Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall on July 17, 2026. The company recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after it was identified as a possible source linked to one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The information hub says Taylor Farms acted before the FDA mandated a recall. It also says the company’s recall covered more products than the particular lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
Finding the most current recall details
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when new details become available, Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own pages instead of depending on secondary summaries.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms’ primary resource for outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current page for active recalls, including complete affected-product, state, and use-by-date lists.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have recalled product to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase.
People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. For additional guidance and contact details, visit the Cyclospora Information Hub.