6 Facts About Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Recall, Straight From the Source

Headlines about a Cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce may leave you seeking dependable details instead of conjecture. Taylor Farms directs readers to its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub for that information.

The company says it will update the hub as additional details become available. Below is a summary of the facts currently published there and the places to review the newest recall information.

1. Additional safeguards were put in place by Taylor Farms

As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms had voluntarily halted every aspect of iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Production at the facility was also temporarily paused, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub.

Taylor Farms says it engaged independent third-party specialists to complete a comprehensive assessment of that facility’s food-safety procedures. The company also states that it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.

2. Iceberg lettuce from a single area is the focus of the recall

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall covers lettuce that was sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility. It does not include Taylor Farms-branded retail products, such as chopped kits and salad kits.

According to the hub, labels that do not state “Product of Mexico” identify products grown in the United States or Canada. Those products are not affected by the recall.

3. Distribution of the recalled product was confined to listed states

Taylor Farms reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent to specific states from June 29 through July 16. Those 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.

The Cyclospora Information Hub provides a detailed table for people checking a particular item. It lists affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

4. Taylor Farms initiated a voluntary recall

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

The hub says Taylor Farms acted before the FDA mandated a recall. It also states that the company’s action covered more products than the particular lots identified through the FDA’s traceback investigation.

5. The company posts testing developments as they arrive

The hub states that the FDA had no confirmed positive Cyclospora product-test results 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.

As the investigation continues, the company says it will keep providing information openly.

6. Retail availability involved only a limited group of products

Most of the recalled product was distributed through foodservice, not sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The retail products involved were limited to certain Marketside items available at Walmart.

These were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad products with Best if Used By dates of 7/18/2026–8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce products with Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says every one of those products has been removed from stores.

Find the most current recall details here

Since recall details and outbreak investigations can change when new information emerges, Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own pages rather than relying on secondary summaries:

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - Taylor Farms’ primary location for outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, and contact information.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page - a current listing of active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled item to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase.

The company also encourages anyone with illness symptoms to contact a physician. Visit the Cyclospora Information Hub for contact information and additional guidance.