Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Facts: Common 2026 Questions Answered
You may have seen news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall and now have a few questions. Answers you can trust are preferable to guesswork, and Taylor Farms itself is the best place to find them. The company has a Cyclospora Information Hub that it asks visitors to check back on from time to time for updates.
This piece gathers answers to some common questions about the recall from what Taylor Farms has published. It looks at what the company has done so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not feeling well.
1. What measures has Taylor Farms put in place?
A broad recall was announced on July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms says, as a voluntary decision taken before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub reports that the recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Taylor Farms says it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico since then. It also says independent outside experts were brought in to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub says that, as of July 18, 2026, production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended.
2. Which products count as part of the Taylor Farms recall?
Only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility is included, Taylor Farms says. Taylor Farms retail branded products, which include salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected. According to the Hub, the recalled lettuce was sold primarily via foodservice channels rather than grocery store shelves. The retail items involved were only Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. These consisted of 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, Taylor Farms reports, is no longer in the market. To check a product at home, use its label. The Hub says that a product without "Product of Mexico" on its label was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states are named in the iceberg lettuce recall?
Taylor Farms lists the following states on its 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. The Hub also contains a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. Is Taylor Farms still sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms says it has suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico, effective for the remainder of the growing season. In the meantime, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, the company states, and that will continue for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says decisions on next steps will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing is Taylor Farms doing?
At its central Mexico facility, Taylor Farms says, independent experts have been brought in for a comprehensive review, and production of all products there is temporarily suspended. The company also says it has activated its testing protocols for after the recall, using the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. On results, the Hub reports that according to the FDA, there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that its own testing has returned zero positive results, covering approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.
6. What steps should I take if I think I'm ill?
If you are feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness, see your healthcare provider, the Hub asks.
7. Does Taylor Farms address the jalapeño recall?
Yes, in a separate question on the Hub. Taylor Farms explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them, and directs readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.
Where to Find the Latest Updates
More information will be shared as it becomes available, Taylor Farms says, so the company's own pages, not secondhand summaries, are the best place to check:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms' main source, with its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: For details on other recalls, the jalapeño recall among them, Taylor Farms directs readers here.
If you think you have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises that you discard it immediately and do not eat it. If you're having health issues, Taylor Farms encourages you to contact your physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub provides more guidance and contact details.