What to Know About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Common 2026 Questions Answered

Recent news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has probably prompted some questions. The answers worth having are ones you can trust, not guesswork, and the best place to find them is Taylor Farms. A Cyclospora Information Hub is run by the company, and visitors are asked to check it from time to time for updates.

Using what Taylor Farms has published, we have put together answers to some common questions about the recall below. These cover the company's steps so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're unwell.

1. What has Taylor Farms done to address the recall?

A broad recall was announced by Taylor Farms on July 17, 2026, the company says, and it describes the decision as voluntary and made before the FDA asked it to. The Information Hub says that the recall also covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Since then, Taylor Farms says, it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico and brought in independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. Production of all products at that facility has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026, the Hub states.

2. Which products are included in the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms says the recall covers only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. Salad kits and chopped kits, along with other Taylor Farms retail branded products, aren't affected. The Hub notes that the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. On the retail side, only Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were involved, namely 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 notes that all implicated product is no longer in the market. The label on a product at home can tell you more: the Hub says that a label without "Product of Mexico" means the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. What states are included in the iceberg lettuce recall?

According to the list on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall includes these states: 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. The Hub additionally offers a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Does Taylor Farms intend to resume sourcing from central Mexico?

All iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been suspended for the remainder of the growing season, according to Taylor Farms. The company states that its leafy greens are all grown in the United States and Canada in the meantime, and that they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Looking ahead, Taylor Farms says its decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What testing is happening?

Taylor Farms reports bringing in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, and production of all products there is temporarily suspended. According to the company, it has also activated its testing protocols for the post-recall period, relying on the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. The Hub reports, citing the FDA, that there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Of approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May, Taylor Farms adds, its own testing has returned zero positive results.

6. Who should I contact if I think I'm ill?

If you're feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or showing any other signs of illness, the Hub's request is that you see your healthcare provider.

7. What does Taylor Farms say about the jalapeño recall?

The company answers this as a separate question on the Hub. There, Taylor Farms explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them, and it directs readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.

Where the Latest Information Can Be Found

Taylor Farms says more information will continue to be shared as it becomes available. For that reason, the company's own pages remain the best place to check, rather than secondhand summaries:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: It is the company's main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Taylor Farms points readers to this page for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

For anyone who thinks they have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises discarding it immediately rather than eating it, and for anyone experiencing health issues, it encourages contacting a physician. Visit the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub for contact details and more guidance.