Common 2026 Questions on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Answered

Anyone following news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall is likely to have a few questions, and those questions deserve answers you can trust instead of guesswork. Taylor Farms is the best place to find them. The company operates a Cyclospora Information Hub and encourages visitors to return from time to time for updates.

We have compiled answers to some common questions about the recall below, using what Taylor Farms has published. They address the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and the steps to take if you feel unwell.

1. What has Taylor Farms done about the recall?

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

2. What products are covered by the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms describes the recall as limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, and says Taylor Farms retail branded products, such as salad kits and chopped kits, aren't affected. According to the Hub, the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the sole retail items involved. They consisted of 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. All implicated product is no longer in the market, Taylor Farms says. If you have a product at home and aren't sure about it, look at the label. The Hub explains that a product without the words "Product of Mexico" on its label was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states did the iceberg lettuce recall cover?

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub names the following states as part of 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. Brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates appear in a full product table, which the Hub also includes.

4. Will Taylor Farms go back to sourcing from central Mexico?

According to Taylor Farms, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended for the remainder of the growing season. The company states that for now, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says what happens after that will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What kind of testing is being done?

The company says it has brought in independent experts to carry out a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended. Taylor Farms also reports that it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall, using the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. On the results side, the Hub reports that the FDA says there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Taylor Farms adds that approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May have gone through its own testing and returned zero positive results.

6. What if I believe I'm ill?

If you have symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora and are feeling ill, or you notice any other signs of illness, the Hub asks that you see your healthcare provider.

7. Where does the jalapeño recall come in?

Taylor Farms handles this topic in a separate question on the Hub. As the company explains there, a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Taylor Farms points readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.

Where to Check for the Latest Updates

Taylor Farms says it will continue sharing information as more of it becomes available. That makes the company's own pages, not secondhand summaries, the best place to check:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: Taylor Farms uses this page as its main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Readers are directed here by Taylor Farms for details on other recalls, the jalapeño recall among them.

If you think a product you have is recalled, Taylor Farms advises that you discard it immediately and not eat it. The company encourages you to contact your physician if you're experiencing health issues. More guidance and contact details can be found on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.