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When a recall like the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall makes the news, questions follow, and trustworthy answers serve you better than guesswork. The best place to find those answers is Taylor Farms. The company keeps a Cyclospora Information Hub and asks visitors to come back to it from time to time for updates.
Using information Taylor Farms has published, we have gathered answers below to some common questions about the recall. You can find out what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, the status of testing, and what to do if you feel unwell.
The company says a broad recall was announced on July 17, 2026, and that the decision was made voluntarily, ahead of the FDA asking it to. As the Information Hub describes it, the recall also covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Taylor Farms states that it has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. It says it also brought in independent outside experts for a review of the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub states that, as of July 18, 2026, all products at that facility have had their production temporarily suspended.
Iceberg lettuce grown and processed in Taylor Farms' central Mexico facility is the only product the recall covers, according to the company. Taylor Farms retail branded products are unaffected; these include salad kits and chopped kits. The Hub says the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels, as opposed to grocery store shelves. As for retail, Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only items involved, comprising 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. Taylor Farms says all of the implicated product is no longer in the market. If a product at home has you wondering, look at its label. The Hub's guidance is that a label lacking "Product of Mexico" means the lettuce was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
The recall includes these states, as listed by the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: 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 brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates, the Hub also includes a full product table.
For now, Taylor Farms says, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been suspended, and the suspension covers the remainder of the growing season. Meanwhile, the company states that the United States and Canada are where all of its leafy greens are grown, and will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says future decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
According to Taylor Farms, a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility is being conducted by independent experts it has brought in, and production of all products at the facility is temporarily suspended. The company says it has also activated testing protocols for the post-recall period, using the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. On results, the FDA reports, according to the Hub, that there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that zero positive results have been returned by its own testing, in which approximately 2,000 samples have been taken in central Mexico since May.
The Hub's request to anyone with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora who is feeling ill, or who has any other signs of illness, is to see a healthcare provider.
Taylor Farms deals with the jalapeño recall in a separate question on the Hub. There, the company explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Readers can find details on that recall on the company's Recall Page, which Taylor Farms points them to.
Taylor Farms says more information will be shared as it becomes available, which is why the company's own pages, not secondhand summaries, are the best place to check:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Where the company keeps its main source of information on this outbreak, including its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The destination Taylor Farms gives for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
If you believe you have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises against eating it and recommends discarding it immediately. For health issues, Taylor Farms encourages you to contact your physician. Contact details and more guidance are available on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.