6 Facts to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, From the Source Itself
News reports about a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce can make it difficult to separate verified details from speculation. For the company’s own information, Taylor Farms directs readers to its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which it says will be updated as additional details emerge.
The following summarizes what is currently available through that hub and identifies where to find updated recall information.
1. Central Mexico iceberg lettuce is the only source covered
Taylor Farms says the recall concerns lettuce that was supplied and processed through its central Mexico operation. Its Cyclospora Information Hub specifies that the action does not include Taylor Farms retail-label products, such as salad kits or chopped kits.
The company also states that products without “Product of Mexico” on their labels were grown in either the United States or Canada and are not affected by this recall.
2. The company initiated its own recall
On July 17, 2026, Taylor Farms announced that it was voluntarily recalling iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
According to the information hub, Taylor Farms took this action before an FDA-required recall. It also says its recall covered more products than the particular lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
3. Distribution was confined to identified states
Taylor Farms reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16. Distribution reached 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 people checking a particular purchase, the company’s hub provides a detailed listing of the affected brands, item descriptions, and use-by dates.
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Recall detail |
Information listed by Taylor Farms |
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Product type |
Shredded iceberg lettuce |
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Distribution period |
June 29 to July 16 |
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States reached |
AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV |
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Additional product information |
Affected brands, descriptions, and use-by dates are available in the information hub |
4. Precautionary measures extended beyond the recall
As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms says it had voluntarily halted both its central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing and production. The company also temporarily stopped all operations at that facility.
Taylor Farms states that independent third-party specialists were engaged to conduct a complete review of the facility’s food safety procedures. It further says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.
5. Few retail items were part of the action
Most recalled lettuce went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold in grocery stores, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. The only consumer retail products named were select Walmart Marketside items: 12-ounce and 24-ounce Iceberg Salad packages with “Best if Used By” dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, plus 8-ounce and 16-ounce Shredded Lettuce packages dated July 18 through August 3, 2026.
Taylor Farms says all of those products have already been taken off store shelves.
6. New testing information is being shared as available
The hub says the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora product test results as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.
The company says it will continue providing information openly while the investigation continues.
Finding the Most Current Recall Details
Recall information and outbreak investigations may change as further findings become available, so Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own resources instead of relying on secondary recaps:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary location for statements, FAQs, food safety information, contact details, and updates related to this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : A current page covering active recalls, with complete affected-product lists, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled item to throw it away; refunds are available from the original place of purchase. People who experience symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.