Common 2026 Questions on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall and What Taylor Farms Says
News about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall may have prompted questions, and the answers worth relying on are trustworthy ones, not guesswork. The best place to find such answers is Taylor Farms itself. The company has a Cyclospora Information Hub and asks visitors to come back to it from time to time for updates.
Each answer here reflects what Taylor Farms has published on some common questions about the recall. Together, they cover the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're not well.
1. What does Taylor Farms say it has done?
Taylor Farms says it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026, making a voluntary decision before the FDA asked it to. The recall covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback, according to the Information Hub. Taylor Farms also says it has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico. Independent outside experts have been brought in, the company says, to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. The Hub states that the facility's production of all products has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. What products does Taylor Farms say are recalled?
Taylor Farms says only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility is recalled. Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected, according to the company. Foodservice channels, rather than grocery store shelves, were primarily where the recalled lettuce was sold, the Hub notes. Retail items involved in the recall were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart only, those being 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. The company reports that all implicated product is no longer in the market. For a product at home, look to the label. The Hub explains that a label that doesn't say "Product of Mexico" means the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. Which states does Taylor Farms list for the iceberg lettuce recall?
Taylor Farms lists these states on its Cyclospora Information Hub as included in the recall: 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 also contains a full product table showing brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. What does Taylor Farms say about sourcing from central Mexico?
Taylor Farms says all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been suspended for the remainder of the growing season, and that in the meantime all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada. According to the company, that will be the case for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says what comes next will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What does Taylor Farms say about testing?
Taylor Farms says it has brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, adding that production of all products there is temporarily suspended. The company says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall and that the testing method it uses is the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. According to the FDA, as the Hub reports, there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Zero positive results have been returned from its own testing, Taylor Farms says, which has covered approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.
6. What does the Hub advise if I think I'm ill?
The Hub advises you to see your healthcare provider if you are feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness.
7. How does Taylor Farms describe the jalapeño recall?
Taylor Farms describes it in a separate question on the Hub, explaining that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. For details on that recall, Taylor Farms says to go to its Recall Page.
Where Taylor Farms Posts Information
Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available. The best place to check is therefore its own pages, rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The main source Taylor Farms uses for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page Taylor Farms uses to point readers to details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises that you discard a product immediately if you think it has been recalled, and not eat it. Those experiencing health issues are also encouraged by the company to contact their physician. You can reach contact details and more guidance through the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.