6 Facts About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Taken Straight From the Source

With headlines tying iceberg lettuce to a Cyclospora outbreak, confirmed information is more useful than speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub where the company provides information directly and says it will publish additional updates as they become available.

Below are six facts currently included on that hub, followed by information on where to check for the newest recall details.

1. Taylor Farms halted sourcing and production as a precaution

According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily paused every production operation at that facility.

Taylor Farms says independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety processes. The company also states that it remains in coordination with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.

2. Distribution covered a defined group of states

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recalled shredded iceberg product was distributed from June 29 through July 16. It 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.

For people checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

3. The affected retail selection was small

Most recalled product went through foodservice channels rather than being sold on grocery shelves, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Only certain Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were included at retail.

Those items 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. The hub states that all of those products have since been taken off store shelves.

4. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce tied to one sourcing area

Per the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall covers Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed at the company's central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms retail-branded items, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

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.

5. Available testing had not produced a confirmed positive result

The hub reports that, according to the FDA, no product test had been confirmed positive for Cyclospora as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent audits and verification.

As the investigation continues, the company says it intends to keep providing information transparently.

6. The company initiated the recall before it was required

Taylor Farms says the recall was announced on July 17, 2026. The company 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 Cyclospora Information Hub, Taylor Farms acted before an FDA requirement was issued. The company also says the recall covered more than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

Where to check for current recall details

Because recall information and outbreak investigations may change when additional details emerge, Taylor Farms' own resources are the best places to verify the latest information instead of depending on secondhand summaries:

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place where it was purchased. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Contact information and further guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.