Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions and Informed Answers

When you see news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, a few questions may come to mind. Rather than guesswork, you'll want answers you can trust, and the best place for those is Taylor Farms itself. Through the Cyclospora Information Hub it runs, the company asks visitors to check back from time to time for updates.

Below, we've gathered answers to some common questions about the recall from what Taylor Farms has published. They explain what the company has done so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you aren't feeling well.

1. What actions has Taylor Farms taken in response?

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

2. What products are within scope of the Taylor Farms recall?

Only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility falls within the recall, Taylor Farms says. Taylor Farms retail branded products, like salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected, according to the company. The Hub explains that foodservice channels, not grocery store shelves, were primarily where the recalled lettuce was sold. The only retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart, those being 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. All implicated product is no longer in the market, in Taylor Farms' account. To check a product at home, look at the label. According to the Hub, a product with no "Product of Mexico" on its label was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states fall within the iceberg lettuce recall?

The following states are 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 provides a full product table listing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Could Taylor Farms go back to sourcing from central Mexico?

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

5. What has testing found so far?

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

6. What should I do if I'm concerned I'm ill?

If you're concerned that you're ill, with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora or any other signs of illness, the Hub asks you to see your healthcare provider.

7. What has been said about the jalapeño recall?

Taylor Farms says, in a separate question on the Hub, that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Readers who want details on that recall are directed to its Recall Page.

Checking Official Pages for the Latest Information

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

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms' main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information with respect to this outbreak.

Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page where Taylor Farms directs readers for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

Taylor Farms advises that if you think you have a recalled product, you discard it immediately instead of eating it. Taylor Farms also encourages contacting your physician should you experience health issues. For contact details and more guidance, turn to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.