Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Important Facts From the Source

Headlines concerning a Cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to distinguish confirmed details from speculation. For current information, Taylor Farms directs readers to its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will update as further details emerge.

Below is a summary of the information presently available on that hub, plus guidance on where to monitor recall developments.

1. Retail involvement was limited to a few products

Most recalled lettuce was supplied through foodservice, rather than sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The hub identifies only certain Walmart Marketside products as retail items included in the recall.

Taylor Farms says all of these products have been taken off store shelves.

2. The company halted central Mexico iceberg operations as a precaution

Taylor Farms states that it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, it had also temporarily paused every production activity at the facility involved.

In addition, the company says it engaged independent third-party specialists to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility's food-safety practices. Taylor Farms also reports that it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

3. The recall was initiated voluntarily by Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to its Cyclospora Information Hub. The company recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the lettuce was identified as a possible source linked to one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

The hub says Taylor Farms acted before an FDA-mandated recall was issued. It further states that the company's recall covered more products than the individual lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

4. Product-testing information continues to be shared

As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive product tests for Cyclospora, the hub states. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.

The company also says it will keep providing information openly while the investigation continues.

5. Only lettuce from a particular sourcing area is affected

The recall applies only to Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility, based on the information posted in the Cyclospora Information Hub. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

Consumers can also use the country-of-origin statement on a product label as a guide:

• A label that does not state “Product of Mexico” indicates the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada.
• Products grown in the U.S. or Canada are not part of this recall.

6. Distribution covered a defined group of states

From June 29 through July 16, recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed to specific states, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The affected states were 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.

For people trying to identify a particular item, the hub provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

How to find updated recall details

Recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional facts become available. Taylor Farms recommends checking its own resources instead of relying on secondary summaries:

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company's main location for outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, food-safety information, contact details, and updates.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page : A regularly updated page covering active recalls, with complete lists of impacted products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase. The company also encourages people who experience illness symptoms to contact their physician. For additional direction and contact information, visit the Cyclospora Information Hub.