6 Facts Straight From the Source on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall

When reports link a Cyclospora outbreak with iceberg lettuce, reliable information matters more than assumptions or secondhand speculation. Taylor Farms has created a dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub where the company publishes information about the situation and says additional updates will be added as they become available.

Below are six facts currently provided through that resource, plus information on where to check for the newest recall details.

1. Taylor Farms halted sourcing and production as a precaution

Beyond recalling product, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. According to the Cyclospora Information Hub, the company also temporarily shut down all production at the affected facility beginning July 18, 2026.

Taylor Farms further states that independent third-party specialists were commissioned to perform a complete review of the facility's food safety procedures. The company says it remains in communication and cooperation with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

2. Distribution was limited to a defined group of states

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub reports that recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to 28 states: 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 trying to determine whether a particular product was affected, the hub also provides a detailed table identifying relevant brands, product descriptions, and use-by dates.

3. Few retail products were included in the recall

Most of the recalled lettuce moved through foodservice channels rather than being sold directly on supermarket shelves, according to the Cyclospora Information Hub. At the retail level, only specific Marketside products sold by Walmart were affected.

Those products 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. Taylor Farms says all of these products have now been taken off store shelves.

4. FDA testing had not produced a confirmed positive result as of August 5

According to the Taylor Farms hub, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results as of August 5, 2026. Taylor Farms also states that it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety protocols that undergo independent auditing and verification.

As the investigation continues, the company says it intends to provide information openly as new findings become available.

5. The recall covers iceberg lettuce from a specific source

The recall is not described as applying to all Taylor Farms lettuce products. Information on the Cyclospora Information Hub says it concerns Taylor Farms lettuce sourced and processed through the company's central Mexico facility.

Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, according to the hub. It also states that products without the words "Product of Mexico" on their labels were grown in either the United States or Canada and are therefore unaffected.

6. The company initiated the recall before it was required

Taylor Farms announced the recall on July 17, 2026. The company says it voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after that lettuce 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-mandated recall was issued. The company also says its voluntary action covered a wider range of product than the particular lots identified during the FDA's traceback investigation.

Where to Check for Current Recall Details

Because outbreak investigations can change as additional information becomes available, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most direct place to review current recall information rather than depending entirely on secondary summaries.

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