Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Rundown of Common 2026 Questions

Questions about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall are understandable if you have come across the news, and trustworthy answers are more useful than guesswork. The best source for them is Taylor Farms. Its Cyclospora Information Hub carries the company's information, and Taylor Farms asks visitors to check back from time to time for updates.

This rundown answers some common questions about the recall using what Taylor Farms has published. It goes through what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're unwell.

1. What has Taylor Farms done to respond?

Taylor Farms says the broad recall it announced on July 17, 2026 came about voluntarily, before the FDA asked it to act. The Information Hub notes that the recall reached past 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. Taylor Farms adds that independent outside experts have been brought in to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub reports a temporary suspension of production of all products at that facility as of July 18, 2026.

2. What is covered in the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms states that its recall is restricted to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected, the company says. The Hub explains that the recalled lettuce reached the market primarily through foodservice channels, not grocery store shelves. Only Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were involved at retail, 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. According to a Taylor Farms statement, all implicated product is no longer in the market. The label is the thing to check for a product at home. The Hub says that a label without "Product of Mexico" on it means the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states did the iceberg lettuce recall name?

The recall, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, includes these states: 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 also given in a full product table on the Hub.

4. When could Taylor Farms resume sourcing from central Mexico?

Taylor Farms says all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended through the remainder of the growing season. The company states that, in the meantime, its leafy greens are all grown in the United States and Canada, and they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. When it comes to what happens next, Taylor Farms says those decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What testing has been reported?

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

6. What should I do if I'm not feeling well?

The Hub asks that you see your healthcare provider if you have symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora and are feeling ill, or if you have any other signs of illness.

7. What is the jalapeño recall all about?

Taylor Farms explains on the Hub, under a separate question, that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Readers are pointed to the company's Recall Page for details on that recall.

How to Find the Latest Information

Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available, so checking the company's own pages is the best approach, rather than relying on secondhand summaries:

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

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Where Taylor Farms sends readers who want details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

Taylor Farms advises that a product you think is recalled be discarded immediately and not eaten. Anyone with health issues is encouraged by the company to contact their physician. For contact details and additional guidance, refer to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.