Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Explained in 6 Source-Backed Facts
With headlines connecting iceberg lettuce to a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub where the company publishes details about the situation and says it will add updates as new information becomes available.
The information below summarizes what Taylor Farms currently reports, including where consumers can find the newest recall details.
1. Distribution covered a defined group of states
Taylor Farms' Cyclospora Information Hub says the recalled shredded iceberg product 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 consumers checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table identifying affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
2. No positive product tests had been confirmed as of August 5
According to the hub, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols, which are independently audited and verified.
The company says it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.
3. The recall concerns iceberg lettuce from a specific source
The recall is limited to Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed through the company's facility in central Mexico, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. Taylor Farms says its own retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded.
The hub also explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on their labels were grown in the U.S. or Canada and are therefore not affected by this recall.
4. Additional preventive measures were put in place
Beyond recalling product, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily halted all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily stopped all production at the facility.
Taylor Farms further states that independent third-party experts were commissioned to perform a complete review of the site's food safety processes. The company says it remains engaged with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities as well.
5. The company acted voluntarily before an FDA requirement
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to information published on its Cyclospora Information Hub. The action covered iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after that lettuce was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The company says it initiated the recall voluntarily before the FDA required such action. It also notes that the recall extended beyond the specific lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
6. Retail involvement was confined to a few products
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice channels rather than being sold on grocery store shelves, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub explains. Only certain Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were included on the retail side.
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 of these products have since been taken off store shelves.
How to find the most current recall details
Since recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most direct place to check for updates rather than depending on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company's main resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A page maintained with current active recalls, including complete information on 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 of purchase. People who experience symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.
