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Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: 6 Facts Confirmed by the Source

When reports connect iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed 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 information below summarizes what the company currently reports there and explains where consumers can check for the newest recall details.

1. Taylor Farms introduced further safety precautions

According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Beginning July 18, 2026, the company also temporarily halted all production at that facility.

Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been brought in to complete a comprehensive review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company also states that it remains in communication with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities as the investigation continues.

2. Retail involvement was confined to a few products

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says most recalled lettuce went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on grocery shelves. Only certain Marketside products available at Walmart were included at retail.

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 dated Best if Used By July 18 through August 3, 2026. According to the hub, all affected retail products have since been taken off store shelves.

3. The company chose to recall the lettuce before being required to do so

Taylor Farms states on its Cyclospora Information Hub that it announced the recall on July 17, 2026. The action covered iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after that lettuce was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

The company says the recall was voluntary and occurred before an FDA requirement was issued. It also states that its recall covered more product than the specific lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.

4. Product testing results are being shared as updates arrive

As of August 5, 2026, the hub says the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from product samples.

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 plans to continue providing information transparently while the investigation remains underway.

5. The recall covers lettuce from a particular sourcing area

According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall applies specifically to lettuce obtained and processed through the company's central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms says its own retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded.

The hub further explains that products without "Product of Mexico" on the label were grown in either the U.S. or Canada and are not included in the recall.

6. Distribution was limited to an identified group of states

Taylor Farms reports that the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was distributed from June 29 through July 16. The affected states were 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 an individual product, the Cyclospora Information Hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, item descriptions, and use-by dates.

Where can you check for current recall details?

Because information can change as recall and outbreak investigations develop, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to review the latest updates instead of depending on secondhand summaries:

  • Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : the company's main resource for statements, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information connected with this outbreak.
  • Taylor Farms Recall Page : a page maintained with current active recalls, including complete details on affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have an affected product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.