What to Know About the Cyclospora Recall From Taylor Farms: 6 Sourced Facts

Reports about a Cyclospora outbreak involving iceberg lettuce can prompt questions and speculation. For reliable, current details, Taylor Farms directs consumers to its own dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says will be updated as additional information is available.

Below are six facts currently published on that hub, plus the company’s recommended resources for monitoring recall developments.

Taylor Farms halted activity at its central Mexico facility

As of July 18, 2026, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped sourcing and producing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Production at the facility was also paused temporarily.

The company states that independent third-party specialists have been hired to perform a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s food-safety procedures. Taylor Farms also says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.

The recall was initiated by Taylor Farms

Taylor Farms announced its voluntary recall on July 17, 2026, according to its Cyclospora Information Hub. It recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the lettuce was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

The company says it acted before an FDA-mandated recall. It also states that the scope of its recall went beyond the particular lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.

Distribution covered a defined group of states

The recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent to specific states from June 29 through July 16, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Those states were 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 consumers checking an individual product, the hub provides a detailed chart that identifies affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

Only certain iceberg lettuce from one area is covered

The recall applies only to Taylor Farms lettuce that was sourced and processed at its central Mexico location, the company says. Taylor Farms retail-labeled products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included.

The hub further explains that products without a “Product of Mexico” label were grown in either the United States or Canada, so they are unaffected by this recall.

Retail involvement was limited to a few Walmart products

Most of the recalled lettuce was distributed through foodservice rather than sold on supermarket shelves, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. The retail products involved were limited to select Marketside items available at Walmart.

These included 12-ounce and 24-ounce Iceberg Salad products with “Best if Used By” dates from 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026, along with 8-ounce and 16-ounce Shredded Lettuce products marked “Best if Used By July 18 through August 3, 2026”. Taylor Farms says all of these products have been taken off store shelves.

Test information is shared as it becomes available

The hub reports that the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora product-test results as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.

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

Finding the most current recall details

Recall information and outbreak investigations may change as new details emerge. Taylor Farms recommends consulting its own resources instead of depending on secondary summaries.

• Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub : The company’s primary resource for information about this outbreak, including statements, FAQs, food-safety commitments, and contact information.
• Taylor Farms Recall Page : A regularly updated page covering active recalls, with complete details on affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to throw it away. Refunds are available at the place where the item was purchased. People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician; further instructions and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.