What Taylor Farms Says About the Cyclospora Recall: 6 Key Details
News reports linking a Cyclospora outbreak to iceberg lettuce may leave you searching for dependable details instead of conjecture. Taylor Farms directs readers to its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub for that information.
The company says the hub will be updated as further details are available. Below is a summary of what it currently reports, followed by the company’s sources for updated recall information.
1. New testing information is shared as available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from products, according to the hub. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.
The company states that it will keep providing information openly while the investigation continues.
2. The company halted activity at its central Mexico facility
Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. It also temporarily paused every production operation at the facility beginning July 18, 2026.
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, independent third-party specialists have been retained to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s food-safety procedures. Taylor Farms says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.
3. The scope applies only to iceberg lettuce from a particular area
The recall concerns Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed through the company’s facility in central Mexico, the hub states. Retail products carrying the Taylor Farms brand, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall.
Taylor Farms further says that any label not marked “Product of Mexico” identifies lettuce grown in the United States or Canada, meaning it is not affected.
4. Retail involvement covered only select Walmart items
Most recalled product moved through foodservice rather than supermarket retail, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The retail products involved were limited to certain Marketside items at Walmart: 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with “Best if Used By” dates of 7/18/2026–8/3/2026, plus 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026.
The hub says all of these products have been taken off store shelves.
5. Distribution extended to a defined group of states
Between June 29 and July 16, recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed to 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.
For consumers checking a particular product, the hub provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
6. The July 17 recall was initiated voluntarily
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026. It covered iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The company says it acted before the FDA mandated a recall. It also states that the recall covered more products than the specific lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
Finding the most current updates
Recall information and outbreak investigations may change as additional findings emerge. Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own resources instead of depending on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s main location for outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, and contact information.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current record of active recalls, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.