Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions and Practical Answers
Following news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, you might find yourself with some questions. It's best to answer them with information you can trust instead of guesswork, and Taylor Farms is the best place to find that information. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub and asks those who visit to return from time to time for updates.
Drawing on what Taylor Farms has published, the answers below take up some common questions about the recall. They explain the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not feeling well.
1. What practical steps has Taylor Farms taken?
The company says it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026, and that this was a voluntary step taken before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub indicates that the recall also covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since then, according to the company, all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico has been voluntarily suspended. It also states that independent outside experts were brought in to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. As of July 18, 2026, per the Hub, production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended.
2. Which products should I check for the Taylor Farms recall?
The products to know about are limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, according to Taylor Farms. The company says Taylor Farms retail branded products, among them salad kits and chopped kits, aren't affected. The Hub explains that the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves, and the only retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. Those were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026, as well as 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with Best if Used By dates July 18 to Aug 3 2026. Taylor Farms has made clear that all implicated product is no longer in the market. If you have a product at home, look at the label. According to the Hub, if the label doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states are listed for the iceberg lettuce recall?
These are the states that the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub includes in the recall: 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 with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. What will happen with sourcing from central Mexico at Taylor Farms?
According to Taylor Farms, it has suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico for the remainder of the growing season. In the meantime, the company says, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, as they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says the decisions that come after that will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing should I know about?
Taylor Farms says independent experts have been brought in for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, and production of all products at that facility is temporarily suspended. It reports that testing protocols for the period after the recall have also been activated and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. The Hub reports that the FDA indicates there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May have been through its own testing, with zero positive results returned.
6. What practical step should I take if I feel ill?
The Hub's practical step 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 do I find out about the jalapeño recall?
Taylor Farms covers the jalapeño recall in a separate question on the Hub, where it explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Its Recall Page has the details on that recall, according to the company.
Practical Sources for the Latest Information
Taylor Farms says it will keep sharing information as more becomes available, so for the latest, the company's own pages are the best place to check, rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms' main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information tied to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page that Taylor Farms recommends for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises discarding any product you think is recalled immediately, rather than eating it. The company encourages anyone experiencing health issues to get in touch with a physician. For contact details and further guidance, see the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.
