What the Source Says About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts

When coverage links iceberg lettuce to a Cyclospora outbreak, verified information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub where the company publishes information about the situation and says it will add further updates as they become available.

Below is a summary of the facts currently provided there, including where consumers can find the newest recall information.

1. Taylor Farms halted additional sourcing and production as a precaution

Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, production at the facility itself was also temporarily suspended.

In addition, the company says independent third-party specialists have been brought in to perform a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety procedures. Taylor Farms also states that it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities as the investigation continues.

2. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the affected shredded iceberg product was shipped from June 29 through July 16. Distribution covered 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 consumers checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table identifying affected brands, product names, and use-by dates.

3. The recall covered iceberg lettuce from a single sourcing area

According to the company's hub, only Taylor Farms lettuce sourced from and processed at its central Mexico facility falls within the recall.

Taylor Farms says its retail-branded items, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded. The company also states that products without the words "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not affected.

4. Very few grocery-store products were included

Most of the recalled lettuce moved through foodservice channels rather than being sold directly on grocery shelves, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub.

The retail portion was limited to specific Marketside products sold through Walmart. These included 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce carrying Best if Used By dates of July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all of those products have now been taken off store shelves.

5. No confirmed positive Cyclospora product tests had been reported

As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not reported any confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora, according to information posted on the Taylor Farms hub.

Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification. The company states that it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation remains underway.

6. The company initiated the recall before it was required

The recall was announced on July 17, 2026, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. 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.

The hub says the company acted before an FDA requirement was issued. It also states that Taylor Farms recalled a wider range of product than the individual lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

How to find the newest recall details

Recall information and outbreak investigations can change as additional findings emerge, so checking Taylor Farms' own resources provides the most current company information rather than relying only on secondary summaries.

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms' main resource for FAQs, statements, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page : The company's regularly updated page listing active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled 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.