6 Things You Need to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Per the Source
Headlines linking iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak can make it difficult to separate confirmed details from speculation. Taylor Farms provides information directly through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says will be updated as additional information becomes available.
The following six points summarize what Taylor Farms currently reports on that hub, as well as where consumers can find the newest recall information.
1. Distribution covered a defined group of states
Taylor Farms states on its Cyclospora Information Hub 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 who need to verify a particular product, the hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
2. Test results are being updated during the investigation
As of August 5, 2026, there had been no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results, according to the FDA information cited by the Taylor Farms hub. The company also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.
Taylor Farms says it intends to continue providing information transparently while the investigation remains ongoing.
3. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce from a specific source
The scope described by Taylor Farms is limited to lettuce sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded items, including its chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, according to the company's Cyclospora Information Hub.
The hub further explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on their labels were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not affected.
4. Additional preventive measures were put in place
Beyond recalling the product, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. The company also temporarily halted all production at the facility beginning July 18, 2026.
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, independent third-party experts have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety processes. Taylor Farms also says it remains engaged with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
5. The company says the recall was voluntary
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to information published on its Cyclospora Information Hub. The company 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.
The hub says Taylor Farms acted before an FDA requirement was issued. It also reports that the company's recall covered a wider scope than the individual lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
6. Retail exposure involved only a limited set of products
Most of the recalled product was distributed through foodservice channels rather than sold on grocery store shelves, according to Taylor Farms. The Cyclospora Information Hub identifies only certain Marketside products sold at Walmart as affected retail items.
Those products were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce carrying Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all affected product has now been taken off store shelves.
How to find the most current recall details
Recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional findings become available. For that reason, consumers can consult Taylor Farms' own resources for the newest information rather than depending on secondary summaries:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : Taylor Farms' main source for FAQs, statements, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A page maintained with current active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled 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.