Breaking Down the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Source-Confirmed Facts

When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has published a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says will be updated as additional information becomes available.

Below is a summary of the details currently provided there, along with the sources Taylor Farms directs consumers to for the newest recall information.

1. Distribution covered a defined group of states

Taylor Farms states in its Cyclospora Information Hub that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to 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. The affected lettuce came from one specific region

According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall is confined to lettuce sourced and processed at the company's facility in central Mexico. Taylor Farms retail-branded items, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.

The hub also says that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not included.

3. No positive product tests had been confirmed by August 5

As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora, according to the hub. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.

The company states that it intends to keep releasing information transparently while the investigation continues.

4. The company initiated the recall before an FDA requirement

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

The company says it acted before the FDA required a recall. The hub further states that Taylor Farms chose a scope broader than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

5. Taylor Farms added further precautionary measures

Beyond the recall itself, 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.

According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, independent third-party specialists 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.

6. Retail involvement was limited to a few products

The Cyclospora Information Hub says most of the recalled lettuce went through foodservice channels rather than being sold on supermarket shelves. Only certain Marketside-brand products offered 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. Taylor Farms states that all of these products have since been taken off store shelves.

How to find the newest recall details

Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources provide a direct place to check for updates instead of relying 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 : maintained with current active recalls and detailed information about 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.