Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions and Reliable Answers
News about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall tends to raise questions, and it's better to answer them with information you can trust than with guesswork. Taylor Farms is the best source for that information. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub, and those who visit are asked to check back from time to time for updates.
The answers that follow are drawn from what Taylor Farms has published and cover some common questions about the recall: the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not well.
1. What has Taylor Farms done since July 17?
Taylor Farms says July 17, 2026 was the day it announced a broad recall, which it describes as voluntary and made before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub states that the recall also took in more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. After that, the company says, it voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Taylor Farms also reports that it brought in independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub records that production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. Which products are affected by the recall from Taylor Farms?
According to the company, the recall is limited to iceberg lettuce that was grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail branded products, including salad kits and chopped kits, are unaffected by it. The recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves, according to the Hub. Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only retail items involved, namely 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 says that, by now, all implicated product is no longer in the market. If you want to check a product at home, its label can help. The Hub states that if the label does not say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and is not part of the recall.
3. What states are covered under the iceberg lettuce recall?
The recall includes the following states, as shown on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: 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 has a full product table too, with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. What has Taylor Farms decided about sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms has suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico for the remainder of the growing season, it says. Meanwhile, according to the company, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada and will continue to be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says decisions beyond that will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. How is testing progressing?
According to Taylor Farms, independent experts brought in by the company are conducting a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, and production of all products there is temporarily suspended. Taylor Farms says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall, and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. The Hub reports, on the FDA's information, that there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that its own testing, with approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May, has returned zero positive results.
6. What should I do if I'm unwell?
According to the Hub, if you feel ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or you have any other signs of illness, you should see your healthcare provider.
7. What do I need to know about the jalapeño recall?
Taylor Farms explains on the Hub, in a question of its own, that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. To get details on that recall, readers are directed by the company to its Recall Page.
Trusted Sources for the Latest Information
Taylor Farms says it will continue sharing information as more becomes available. As a result, its own pages, not secondhand summaries, are the best place to check:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms presents its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak here, as its main source.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page Taylor Farms names for details on other recalls, the jalapeño recall included.
Taylor Farms advises that you discard any product you think is recalled immediately, rather than eating it. The company also encourages you to contact your physician about any health issues you're experiencing. Contact details and more guidance are provided through the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.