Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions With Clear Answers
Have you seen news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall? If so, you probably have some questions and would rather have answers you can trust than guesswork. Taylor Farms itself is the best place to find those answers. The company's Cyclospora Information Hub is the source, and visitors are asked to check back periodically for updates.
Below are answers to some common questions about the recall, drawn from what Taylor Farms has published. Read on for what the company has done so far, the products and states that were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're feeling unwell.
1. What has Taylor Farms done so far?
According to Taylor Farms, the broad recall it announced on July 17, 2026 was voluntary, and the decision came before the FDA asked it to act. The Information Hub says that the recall also extended to more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since that announcement, the company says it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico, and it has brought in independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub also states that the facility has temporarily suspended production of all products as of July 18, 2026.
2. What does the Taylor Farms recall cover?
In Taylor Farms' account, the recall is limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. There is no effect on Taylor Farms retail branded products, which include salad kits and chopped kits. The recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves, the Hub explains, and the only retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. Specifically, these were 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. Taylor Farms reports that all implicated product is no longer in the market. If you're unsure about a product at home, the label is a useful guide. The Hub says that when the label doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states are listed in the iceberg lettuce recall?
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub includes the following states 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. It also has a full product table listing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. Will Taylor Farms return to sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms reports that all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended for the remainder of the growing season. Meanwhile, according to the company, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and that will hold for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says its next decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing is being performed?
Taylor Farms says a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility is being handled by independent experts it brought in, while production of all products there remains temporarily suspended. The company says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall as well, and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. On the Hub, Taylor Farms reports that the FDA says there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. The company's own testing, it adds, has returned zero positive results from approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.
6. What should someone who feels ill do?
The Hub recommends seeing a healthcare provider if you feel ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora or notice any other signs of illness.
7. What does the Hub say about the jalapeño recall?
Taylor Farms gives the jalapeño recall its own question on the Hub. According to the company's explanation, a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors is behind downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Readers can find details on that recall on the Taylor Farms Recall Page, where the company points them.
Where to Get the Latest Information
Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available. The best place to check is therefore the company's own pages rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Offers the company's statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak, and is its main source.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page Taylor Farms sends readers to for details on other recalls, such as the jalapeño recall.
If you think you have a recalled product, discard it immediately rather than eat it, Taylor Farms advises. Those experiencing health issues are encouraged by Taylor Farms to contact their physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub offers contact details and more guidance.
