The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall in 6 Facts, Sourced Directly

When reports link iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed details are more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub that provides information directly from the company and, according to Taylor Farms, will continue to be updated as additional information becomes available.

Below is a summary of what the company currently reports, along with where consumers can check for the newest recall information.

1. What precautions has Taylor Farms taken?

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

In addition, Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to complete a comprehensive review of food safety procedures there. The company states that it remains in coordination with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

2. Which states received the recalled lettuce?

The Cyclospora Information Hub states that the affected shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed from June 29 through July 16. The listed states are 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 chart showing the affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

3. What do the latest testing updates show?

According to the hub, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.

The company states that it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.

4. Which retail products were included?

Most of the recalled lettuce went through foodservice distribution rather than grocery retail, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only specific Marketside products sold at Walmart were included among retail items.

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 of July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all of these products have since been taken off store shelves.

5. The recall covers lettuce from a specific source

Taylor Farms states that the recall is limited to lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility. Its retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

The hub also explains how consumers can distinguish unaffected products. If the label does not state "Product of Mexico," the lettuce was grown in either the U.S. or Canada and is outside the recall.

6. The company acted before a recall was required

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the company announced the recall on July 17, 2026. Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

According to the hub, Taylor Farms initiated the action before the FDA required a recall. The company also says its voluntary recall covered a wider range of product than the specific lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

How to find the most current recall details

Because information can change as outbreak investigations continue and additional findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources are the most direct places to check rather than depending on secondhand summaries.

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - provides the company's statements, FAQs, food safety information, and contact details concerning this particular outbreak.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page - is updated with active recalls and includes complete information about 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 of purchase. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician.

Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.