What to Know About Taylor Farms and the Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts From the Source
News reports about a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to separate confirmed details from speculation. For current information, Taylor Farms directs readers to its own Cyclospora Information Hub.
The company says this dedicated hub will be updated as further details are available. The following information reflects what is currently published there, along with the company’s sources for recall updates.
1. The recalled lettuce was sent to identified states
Between June 29 and July 16, recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed to 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, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.
For consumers checking an individual item, the hub provides a detailed table. It lists the affected brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.
2. Central Mexico iceberg lettuce was the only source covered
Taylor Farms states that the recall applies only to lettuce that was sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility. Products that fall outside that sourcing and processing location are not included.
The company’s retail-branded offerings, including its salad kits and chopped kits, are not subject to the recall, the hub says. It also explains that a label without the words “Product of Mexico” indicates the product was grown in either the United States or Canada and is unaffected.
3. The company halted certain operations as a precaution
As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Production at the relevant facility was also paused temporarily.
The company states that independent third-party specialists have been engaged to complete a comprehensive review of the facility’s food-safety procedures. Taylor Farms also says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
4. The company announced its own recall
Taylor Farms reported that it voluntarily issued the recall on July 17, 2026. The action covered iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the lettuce was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, the company acted before an FDA-required recall. It further states that its recall extended beyond the particular lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
5. Retail availability was limited to specific Walmart products
Most recalled product entered foodservice distribution rather than appearing on grocery shelves, Taylor Farms says. The retail products involved were limited to certain Marketside items sold at Walmart.
Those products were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad packages with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026. The affected retail list also included 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026.
Taylor Farms states that all of these products have been removed from stores.
6. New testing information is shared as it becomes available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora product test results, according to the hub. Taylor Farms says it will continue providing information openly while the investigation continues.
The company also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.
Finding the most current recall details
Since recall information and outbreak investigations may change as new details emerge, Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own pages instead of relying on secondhand summaries.
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary location for statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, and contact information connected to this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A page updated with active recalls, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled item to dispose of it. Refunds are available from the place of purchase, and people experiencing illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
