Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Official Facts From the Source

With reports connecting iceberg lettuce to a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed details are more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub as a direct source of information about the situation, and the company says it will keep the page updated as further details become available.

Below are six facts currently provided through that hub, followed by information on where to find the newest recall updates.

1. Additional precautions were put in place by Taylor Farms

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

The company states that independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety processes. Taylor Farms also says it remains engaged with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

2. Retail involvement was restricted to a few products

Most of the recalled product went through foodservice channels rather than being sold on supermarket shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included on the retail side.

Those products were 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 from July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all affected product has now been taken off store shelves.

3. New testing information is being shared as available

As of August 5, 2026, no product tests had produced a confirmed positive result for Cyclospora, according to the FDA information cited by the hub. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.

The company says it intends to continue providing information openly as the investigation develops.

4. The recall covers iceberg lettuce tied to a single sourcing area

According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, the affected lettuce was sourced and processed through Taylor Farms' central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.

The hub further explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are therefore not affected.

5. Distribution covered a defined group of states

The recalled shredded iceberg product was shipped from June 29 through July 16, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states. 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.

For consumers checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

6. The company initiated the recall before it was required

Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to its 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 of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

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

How to find the most current recall details

Because information can change while outbreak investigations and recalls remain active, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to check for updated details instead of depending on secondary summaries.

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

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have an affected product to discard it 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 guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.