Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts, Straight From the Original Source
When headlines connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms provides direct details through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will keep updating as additional information becomes available.
The following six facts summarize what Taylor Farms currently reports there, along with the sources to consult for the newest recall information.
1. Distribution covered a defined group of states
Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Information Hub says the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed from June 29 through July 16 in these states: 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 people checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table identifying affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
2. No confirmed positive product test had been reported by August 5
As of August 5, 2026, the hub says the FDA had reported no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.
The company says it intends to continue providing information transparently while the investigation remains underway.
3. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce from a particular source
According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the affected lettuce was sourced and processed at the company's central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, the hub states.
It also explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not included.
4. Further preventive measures were put in place
Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
In addition, independent third-party experts have been commissioned to complete a full assessment of the facility's food safety processes. Taylor Farms says it continues cooperating with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
5. The company initiated the recall before it was required
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states that the recall was announced 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, the action occurred before an FDA requirement was issued and covered more than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
6. Retail involvement was restricted to a few Walmart products
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice channels instead of being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only certain Marketside products sold at Walmart were included at retail.
Those items were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, plus 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates of July 18 through August 3, 2026. The hub says all affected product has since been taken off store shelves.
Where to check for current recall details
Since outbreak investigations and recall information may change when new findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to check instead of depending on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - Taylor Farms' 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 on affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have an affected product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place where it was purchased. People who experience symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.