Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Complete Rundown of Events So Far

Questions continue to arise about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall. For the most dependable answers, Taylor Farms directs people to its Cyclospora Information Hub, which it updates as information emerges, and to its Recall Page for current active recall information.

Instead of revisiting headlines, the company’s published timeline provides a clearer view of how the matter developed.

How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed

• July 15, 2026: The FDA and CDC provided Taylor Farms with traceback and epidemiological information that linked certain central Mexico iceberg lettuce lots to a Cyclospora cluster across five states. Taylor Farms states in its Cyclospora Information Hub that it convened a call that day with the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health officials to question the science, data, and methodology behind the information.
• July 16, 2026: Government representatives, including personnel from the FDA, HHS, and the White House, continued discussing those concerns with the company. On that date, Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled every iceberg lettuce product sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility, rather than limiting action to the lots identified by the FDA. The company described the broader measure as being taken "out of an abundance of caution," and customer notifications began that day.
• July 17, 2026: Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and began its own internal investigation. This date is generally recognized as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
• July 18, 2026: Taylor Farms was told by the FDA that an initial sample of its central Mexico lettuce had produced a "confirmed positive" result. The Hub says the product in question had been held for testing and was never distributed, while the remaining product from that lot had already fallen within the recall. As an added precaution, Taylor Farms stopped all production at its central Mexico facility that same day.
• July 19, 2026: The company sent independent third-party specialists to conduct a comprehensive review of food safety procedures at the central Mexico facility. The FDA also advised Taylor Farms that the positive result reported the previous day was actually a false positive.

What Is the Current Status?

The Cyclospora Information Hub now includes a newer testing update. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reported zero confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results.

Taylor Farms also says approximately 2,000 samples have been tested in central Mexico since May, with no positive results identified through its own testing.

For the rest of the growing season, Taylor Farms has stopped obtaining iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are now sourced from the United States and Canada. The company says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols, and it states that any future decision to resume central Mexico sourcing will depend on the ongoing third-party review and FDA investigation findings.

The recall is limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, only a limited number of Marketside-brand retail products sold at Walmart were involved. All of those products have been removed from store shelves.

Products not marked "Product of Mexico" were not included in this recall.

An Unrelated Recall Occurred More Recently

Taylor Farms’ Hub also identifies a separate recall involving jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a third party. That action has no connection to the Cyclospora matter.

The Taylor Farms Recall Page contains the latest information about that recall, along with details on any other active product recalls.

Finding the Most Current Details

Since the situation remains active and can change, Taylor Farms’ own resources provide the most current available information:

• Cyclospora Information Hub: Includes outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing updates, and food safety commitments.
• Recall Page: Maintains active recall information, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled item to dispose of it. Refunds are available from the location where the product was purchased. Those experiencing illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician, while contact information and additional guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.