Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Your Common 2026 Questions, Answered

Reliable answers are worth more than guesswork, and if news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has reached you, a few questions are probably on your mind. Taylor Farms is the best place to look. The company maintains a Cyclospora Information Hub, and it asks visitors to check back periodically for updates.

Drawing on what Taylor Farms has published, this article answers some common questions about the recall. It covers the steps the company has taken so far, the products and states involved, the status of testing, and what to do if you aren't feeling well.

1. What actions has Taylor Farms taken?

On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms says, it announced a broad recall. The company says the decision was voluntary and came before the FDA asked it to act, and the Information Hub notes that the recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Taylor Farms says it has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Independent outside experts were also brought in to review the food safety processes and protocols at the company's central Mexico facility, where, according to the Hub, production of all products has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.

2. Which products does the Taylor Farms recall include?

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

3. What states were part of the iceberg lettuce recall?

The states included in the recall, as listed on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, are: 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 showing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Is Taylor Farms going to resume sourcing from central Mexico?

Taylor Farms states that all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been suspended for the remainder of the growing season. The company says that, in the meantime, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and that this will remain the case for the duration of the summer growing season. Future decisions, according to Taylor Farms, will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What testing is underway?

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

6. What steps should I take if I feel ill?

The Hub's guidance is to see your healthcare provider if you're feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness.

7. How does the jalapeño recall fit in?

On the Hub, Taylor Farms answers this in a separate question. It explains that downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them have resulted from a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors. Readers looking for details on that recall are directed to the company's Recall Page.

Sources for the Latest Information

Taylor Farms says it will keep sharing information as more becomes available. For that reason, the company's own pages, rather than secondhand summaries, are the best place to check:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Serves as the company's 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 here for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

Rather than eating a product you think has been recalled, Taylor Farms advises discarding it immediately. Taylor Farms also encourages anyone experiencing health issues to contact their physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub has contact details and further guidance.