Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Answering Your Common 2026 Questions
You may have questions after seeing news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and you will want answers you can trust over guesswork. The best place to find such answers is Taylor Farms. Visitors to the company's Cyclospora Information Hub are asked to check back from time to time for updates.
Below, you'll find answers to some common questions about the recall, based on what Taylor Farms has published, including what the company has done so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not feeling well.
1. What has Taylor Farms done to date?
Taylor Farms reports that it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026 voluntarily, before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub also states that the recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since then, according to Taylor Farms, it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. The company says it brought in independent outside experts as well, tasked with reviewing the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub notes that production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. What products does the Taylor Farms recall involve?
Taylor Farms says the recall is limited to iceberg lettuce that was grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. There is no impact on Taylor Farms retail branded products such as salad kits and chopped kits. According to the Hub, the recalled lettuce went primarily to foodservice channels rather than grocery store shelves. The only retail items involved, Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart, 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. All implicated product is no longer in the market, Taylor Farms states. The label can help with a product at home. According to the Hub, a product that doesn't say "Product of Mexico" on the label was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states does the iceberg lettuce recall apply to?
These 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 has a full product table listing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. What is Taylor Farms doing about sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms says all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended for the remainder of the growing season. Meanwhile, the company states, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation are what its next decisions will depend on.
5. What testing work is under way?
Taylor Farms says it has brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, with production of all products there temporarily suspended. Its testing protocols for after the recall have been activated, the company says, using the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. The Hub reports that, according to the FDA, no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora exist as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that approximately 2,000 samples have been taken in central Mexico since May for its own testing, with zero positive results returned.
6. What should I do if I think I've become ill?
See your healthcare provider, the Hub asks, if you are feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora or have any other signs of illness.
7. What information is there on the jalapeño recall?
The Hub includes a separate question on it. According to Taylor Farms, a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Readers wanting details on that recall are referred to the company's Recall Page.
Where to Stay Informed
With more information to be shared as it becomes available, according to Taylor Farms, the company's own pages are the best place to check, not secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The main source from Taylor Farms for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: Readers are pointed here by Taylor Farms for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
If you think you have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises discarding it immediately, not eating it. For health issues, the company encourages you to reach out to your physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub is where you'll find contact details and more guidance.