Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions Covered
If news coverage of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has caught your eye, questions probably followed, and reliable answers will serve you better than guesswork. For those, Taylor Farms itself is the best source. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub, and it encourages visitors to check back from time to time for updates.
Below are answers, based on what Taylor Farms has published, to some common questions about the recall. They cover the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, the current position on testing, and what to do if you're not well.
1. What actions has Taylor Farms taken since the recall?
Taylor Farms states that its broad recall, announced on July 17, 2026, was a voluntary decision taken before the FDA asked it to. According to the Information Hub, the recall extended past the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since that point, Taylor Farms says, it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. It also says it engaged independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub adds that production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. What does the Taylor Farms recall include?
Taylor Farms reports that the recall is limited to 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 not affected. The Hub explains the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than from grocery store shelves. Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only retail items involved, and those products were 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 implicated product is now no longer in the market. A label check can help with any product at home. The Hub notes that if the label doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. What states are covered by the iceberg lettuce recall?
The states included in the recall, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, are as follows: 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. Brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates are shown in a full product table that the Hub also includes.
4. Will Taylor Farms source from central Mexico again?
Taylor Farms states that it has suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico for the remainder of the growing season. For the meantime, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, the company says, and this will be so for the duration of the summer growing season. Any decision on what comes next, Taylor Farms says, will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing has been carried out so far?
Taylor Farms has brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, the company states, and production of all products there remains temporarily suspended. It reports that its testing protocols for the period after the recall have been activated and that it relies on the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. Per the FDA, as the Hub reports, there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that zero positive results have been found in its own testing, which includes approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.
6. What should I do if I believe I'm ill?
Your healthcare provider is who the Hub asks you to see if you're feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness.
7. What does the Hub explain about the jalapeño recall?
On the Hub, a separate question covers the jalapeño recall. In that answer, Taylor Farms says a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them, and it refers readers to its Recall Page for details.
Staying Informed With the Latest Information
Because Taylor Farms says more information will be shared as it becomes available, the company's own pages are the best place to check rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The company's main source of its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: Where Taylor Farms directs readers for details on other recalls, such as the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises that a product you think has been recalled be discarded immediately, rather than eaten. It encourages you to contact your physician if you are experiencing health issues. For contact details and further guidance, go to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.
