Everything to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, in 6 Sourced Facts
Headlines about a Cyclospora outbreak associated with iceberg lettuce can create confusion, so accurate information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub that serves as the company's direct source of information, and Taylor Farms says the page will be updated as additional details become available.
The following six facts reflect the information currently published there, along with guidance on where to find the newest recall information.
1. Recalled Shredded Iceberg Was Distributed to a Defined Group of States
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states that the recalled shredded iceberg product was distributed from June 29 through July 16. The affected states were 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.
2. Only Iceberg Lettuce From Central Mexico Is Covered by the Recall
According to Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall is specifically limited to lettuce that was sourced and processed through the company's central Mexico facility.
Taylor Farms says its retail-branded products, such as chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall. The company also states that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are therefore not affected.
3. Taylor Farms Implemented Further Precautionary Measures
Beyond recalling the identified product, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
The Cyclospora Information Hub says Taylor Farms brought in independent third-party experts to carry out a complete review of the facility's food safety processes. The company also continues to cooperate with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
4. 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 linked to one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The hub says Taylor Farms acted before an FDA-required recall was issued. It also states that the company's recall covered a wider range of product than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
5. New Testing Information Is Being Added as Available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora product test results, according to the information presented on the Taylor Farms hub.
Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols. Those procedures are independently audited and verified, and the company says it intends to continue providing information transparently while the investigation remains underway.
6. Retail Exposure Involved Only a Limited Number of Products
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice channels rather than being sold on grocery store shelves, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub explains.
The retail portion of the recall was restricted to certain Marketside products available at Walmart. These included 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, as well as 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. According to the hub, all of these products have now been removed from stores.
How to Find the Most Current Recall Details
Recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional findings become available. For that reason, Taylor Farms' own resources are the most direct places to check instead of depending on secondhand reporting:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - the company's primary resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page - maintained with current active recalls and complete details about affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have one of the recalled products to discard it and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People who experience symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.