Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Answers to Your Common 2026 Questions
If the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has come to your attention, you probably have questions of your own. The answers you want are ones you can trust, not guesswork, and Taylor Farms is the best place to find them. The company's Cyclospora Information Hub is where to look, and visitors are asked to check back from time to time for updates.
The sections that follow answer some common questions about the recall, based on information published by Taylor Farms. They cover what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you are not feeling well.
1. Which steps has Taylor Farms taken so far?
On July 17, 2026, according to Taylor Farms, the company announced a broad recall, making the decision voluntarily and before the FDA asked it to. As the Information Hub notes, the recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. The company also says that it has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Independent outside experts were brought in as well, Taylor Farms says, to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. As of July 18, 2026, according to the Hub, production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended.
2. What products are affected in the Taylor Farms recall?
Taylor Farms says its recall is limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail branded products, which include items such as salad kits and chopped kits, remain unaffected. The recalled lettuce, according to the Hub, was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. Only one set of retail items was involved: Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. Those were the 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026 and the 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates July 18 to Aug 3 2026. Taylor Farms has stated that all implicated product is no longer in the market. Unsure about a product at home? Check the label. If it doesn't say "Product of Mexico," according to the Hub, the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states does the iceberg lettuce recall list?
Listed as included in the recall on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub are these states: 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. The Hub's full product table also shows brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. Will Taylor Farms renew sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms says that for the remainder of the growing season, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended. All of the company's leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada in the meantime, it states, and will be for the duration of the summer growing season. As for the future, Taylor Farms says those decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing has been done so far?
Taylor Farms reports that it has brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where all products have had production temporarily suspended. It also says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall and uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. As for results, the Hub cites the FDA in reporting that there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Its own testing of approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May has returned zero positive results, Taylor Farms adds.
6. What is recommended if I think I'm ill?
If you think you might be ill, with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora or any other signs of illness, the Hub asks you to visit your healthcare provider.
7. Is the jalapeño recall covered here?
A separate question on the Hub addresses it. Taylor Farms explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them, and for details on that recall it points readers to its Recall Page.
Following the Latest Information
According to Taylor Farms, more information will be shared as it becomes available, so the best place to check is the company's own pages and not secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The company's primary source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The place Taylor Farms directs readers for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises against eating any product you think has been recalled and asks that you discard it immediately. The company encourages you to contact your physician if health issues arise. You'll find more guidance and contact details on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.
