Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions and Sourced Answers

Answers you can trust matter more than guesswork, especially if news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has left you with a few questions. Those answers are best found with Taylor Farms itself. Its Cyclospora Information Hub is maintained by the company, which asks visitors to check back from time to time for updates.

Using what Taylor Farms has published, this article sets out answers to some common questions about the recall, including the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you feel unwell.

1. What response has Taylor Farms made to the recall?

Taylor Farms reports that it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026, a decision it made voluntarily before the FDA asked it to. As noted on the Information Hub, the recall also covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since then, the company says, it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. It adds that independent outside experts were brought in to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub states production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.

2. Which items are covered by the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms says its recall covers only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, and that Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, are unaffected. According to the Hub, it was foodservice channels, not grocery store shelves, through which the recalled lettuce was primarily sold. The only retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart, specifically 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026 and 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates July 18 to Aug 3 2026. The company maintains that all implicated product is no longer in the market. For any product at home, the label can help: according to the Hub, a product that doesn't say "Product of Mexico" was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states does the iceberg lettuce recall name?

The recall includes these states, according to the list 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 also carries a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Could sourcing from central Mexico resume at Taylor Farms?

Taylor Farms states all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended for the remainder of the growing season. For the duration of the summer growing season, the company says, all of its leafy greens will be grown in the United States and Canada, as they are in the meantime. Taylor Farms says any decision on what comes next will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. Where do testing efforts stand?

Independent experts, according to Taylor Farms, have been brought in for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended. Taylor Farms says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall and that the method it uses is the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. Citing the FDA, the Hub reports no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms also reports zero positive results from its own testing, which has involved approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.

6. Who should I see if I think I'm ill?

The Hub asks that you see your healthcare provider if you are feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness.

7. How is the jalapeño recall explained?

Taylor Farms explains the jalapeño recall in a separate question on the Hub. According to that answer, a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Taylor Farms refers readers to its Recall Page to learn more about that recall.

Getting the Latest Information

Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available, and for that reason, the company's own pages are the best place to check rather than secondhand summaries:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: This is where Taylor Farms keeps its main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Taylor Farms sends readers to it for details on other recalls, the jalapeño recall among them.

If you believe a product you have is recalled, Taylor Farms advises discarding it immediately rather than eating it. Taylor Farms also encourages contacting your physician if you're experiencing health issues. Contact details and more guidance are on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.