Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: The 6 Facts That Come Straight From the Source
When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, verified details are more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms provides information directly through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will keep updating as additional information becomes available.
The following summarizes what the company currently reports there and explains where readers can find the newest recall information.
1. Distribution was confined to a defined group of states
Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to 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.
For consumers checking individual products, the hub also provides a detailed table identifying affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
2. No positive Cyclospora product tests had been confirmed as of August 5
According to the hub, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from products as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.
The company states that it intends to continue providing information openly as the investigation develops.
3. The recall covers lettuce tied to one sourcing and processing area
The Cyclospora Information Hub says the recall is specifically limited to Taylor Farms lettuce sourced and processed through the company's facility in central Mexico. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, are excluded from the recall.
The hub also explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are therefore unaffected.
4. Production and sourcing were halted as added precautions
Taylor Farms reports that it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Beginning July 18, 2026, the company also temporarily halted all production at the facility.
In addition, Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company continues cooperating with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies as well.
5. The company acted before an FDA-mandated recall
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub states that the recall was announced on July 17, 2026. At that time, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled 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 hub, the company initiated the action before the FDA required a recall. Taylor Farms also says its voluntary recall extended beyond the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.
6. Retail involvement was restricted to a few Walmart products
Most of the recalled product went through foodservice distribution instead of being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included on the retail side.
Those products were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce carrying Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. Taylor Farms says all of these products have since been taken off store shelves.
Where can you find the newest recall details?
Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when new findings become available, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to check instead of depending on secondhand accounts:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : the company's main resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information concerning this outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page : maintained with current information about active recalls, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have one of the recalled products to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place where it was purchased. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.