6 Source-Direct Facts on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall
News reports about a Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce may leave people seeking verified details instead of speculation. Taylor Farms is the most direct source for that information. The company maintains a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub and says it will update the page as further details emerge.
Below are six facts currently published on that hub, followed by guidance on finding the newest recall information.
1. Additional safety measures were put in place by Taylor Farms
Taylor Farms says it stopped sourcing and producing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico voluntarily. It also temporarily halted every production activity at that facility beginning July 18, 2026.
According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, independent third-party specialists have been hired to complete a comprehensive assessment of the facility’s food-safety procedures. The company says it remains in contact with the FDA, CDC, and state health agencies.
2. Retail availability was limited to a few products
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub says the recalled lettuce was distributed mainly through foodservice, not through grocery retailers. Certain Marketside items sold at Walmart were the sole retail products affected: 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with “Best if Used By” dates of 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, plus 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce with dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026.
The hub states that all of these products have been taken off store shelves.
3. The company initiated its recall on a voluntary basis
Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026, according to its Cyclospora Information Hub. It voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce cultivated in central Mexico after the product was identified as a possible source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.
The hub says the action occurred before an FDA recall requirement. It also says the recall covered more products than the individual lots identified through the FDA traceback investigation.
4. Product-testing information is updated as it becomes available
As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had not confirmed any positive Cyclospora test results for products, according to the hub. Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols.
The company also states that it will keep providing information openly while the investigation continues.
5. The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce from a single area
Taylor Farms states that the recall specifically concerns lettuce processed and sourced at its central Mexico location. Its retail-branded offerings, including chopped kits and salad kits, are not included, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub.
The hub further explains that labels not stating “Product of Mexico” indicate the lettuce was grown in either the United States or Canada, meaning it is unaffected.
6. Distribution occurred in a defined group of states
Recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was sent out from June 29 through July 16, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Distribution 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 a particular product, the hub provides a detailed chart listing affected brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.
Finding the most current details
Outbreak investigations and recall information may change as new findings are reported. For that reason, Taylor Farms’ own resources are preferable to secondhand summaries:
- Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub - Taylor Farms’ primary page for statements, FAQs, contact information, food-safety commitments, and details about this particular outbreak.
- Taylor Farms Recall Page - updated for active recalls and includes complete information on affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who thinks they have recalled food to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place of purchase. People experiencing illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician. Visit the Cyclospora Information Hub for additional guidance and contact details.