What to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts, Direct and Sourced

Reports linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce have prompted understandable concern. For verified details, Taylor Farms directs the public to its own Cyclospora Information Hub, a dedicated page the company says it will update as additional information is received.

The following summary reflects the information currently available through that hub and identifies where to find the most recent recall notices.

1. Taylor Farms Paused Central Mexico Operations

As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Production at the related facility was also temporarily halted.

The company states that independent third-party specialists have been hired to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility's food-safety procedures. Taylor Farms also says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies throughout the investigation.

2. Product Testing Has Not Confirmed Cyclospora

The Information Hub reports that the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora test results from products as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms says it will continue to publish updates as the investigation develops.

According to the company, it spends more than $200 million each year on food-safety measures. Those protocols are independently audited and verified, and Taylor Farms says it intends to provide information openly during the ongoing review.

3. Distribution Covered Identified States

Taylor Farms states that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent out from June 29 through July 16. Distribution reached 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.

Its Cyclospora Information Hub provides a detailed chart for consumers checking a particular purchase. That table lists the affected brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.

4. Most Recalled Lettuce Went Through Foodservice

The company explains that the recalled lettuce was supplied mainly to foodservice customers, not sold broadly in grocery stores. Certain Marketside products at Walmart were the only retail products included.

Those items were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad packages with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026. The retail list also includes 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce products dated July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all of these products have been removed from store shelves.

5. The Recall Applies Only to Central Mexico Iceberg Lettuce

Taylor Farms says the recall covers lettuce that was both sourced from and processed at its central Mexico location. Its retail-branded offerings, including salad kits and chopped kits, are not included.

The hub further states that products without a “Product of Mexico” label were grown in either the United States or Canada. Those products are not affected by this recall.

6. The Company Started the Recall Voluntarily

Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026. According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, the company voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one recent Cyclospora outbreak.

The company says it acted before an FDA requirement was issued. It also says the scope of its recall extended beyond the individual lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

Finding Current Recall Details

Recall information and outbreak findings may change as new details emerge. Taylor Farms advises consumers to consult its own resources instead of relying on secondary summaries:

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s central page for outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, food-safety information, and contact details.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current source for active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to throw it away. Refunds are available where the item was purchased. People who develop illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician, and the Cyclospora Information Hub provides further guidance and contact information.