Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions and Straight Answers
Some questions are bound to come up when news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall reaches you. You'll want answers you can rely on instead of guesswork, and Taylor Farms itself is the best place to get them. On its Cyclospora Information Hub, the company shares information and asks visitors to check back from time to time for updates.
Below, based on what Taylor Farms has published, are answers to some common questions about the recall. They describe the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not feeling well.
1. Which actions has Taylor Farms taken?
Taylor Farms says it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026, choosing to do so voluntarily and before the FDA asked it to. The recall went past the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback, according to the Information Hub. Taylor Farms says that since then, it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Independent outside experts have also been brought in, it says, to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub reports production of all products at that facility as temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. Which products are part of the Taylor Farms recall, and which are not?
Taylor Farms says only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility is part of the recall. Not included are Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits. Foodservice channels, the Hub says, were the primary channel for the recalled lettuce, rather than grocery store shelves. The retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart, and no others: 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. According to Taylor Farms, all of the implicated product is no longer in the market. If the label on a product at home doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the Hub says it was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states appear in the iceberg lettuce recall?
Here are the states included in the recall, according to 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 has a full product table showing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. Does Taylor Farms intend to source from central Mexico again?
All iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico, Taylor Farms says, has been suspended for the remainder of the growing season. The company states that, in the meantime, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and that this will last for the duration of the summer growing season. Whatever comes next will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation, Taylor Farms says.
5. What can you tell me about testing?
Taylor Farms reports that it has brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended. The company also says it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA, and that it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall. On results, the Hub reports that the FDA has said there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May, through its own testing, have returned zero positive results.
6. What should I do if I'm worried I'm ill?
Should you be feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or have any other signs of illness, the Hub's request is that you see a healthcare provider.
7. What is known about the jalapeño recall?
On the Hub, Taylor Farms addresses the jalapeño recall in a separate question. It says a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them, and it points readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.
The Best Sources for the Latest Information
Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available, and that is why the company's own pages are the best place to check, rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms treats this as its main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: Used by Taylor Farms to direct readers to details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Rather than eating a product you believe is recalled, discard it immediately, Taylor Farms advises. For any health issues you're experiencing, Taylor Farms encourages you to contact your physician. Contact details and more guidance appear on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.