Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Explainer: Common 2026 Questions Answered

News reports on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall may have raised questions for you, and trustworthy answers will help more than guesswork. For those answers, the best place to look is Taylor Farms itself. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub, and it asks visitors to check back occasionally for updates.

This explainer brings together answers to some common questions about the recall, using what Taylor Farms has published. It covers what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you're feeling unwell.

1. What has Taylor Farms done since the recall was announced?

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

2. What products does the Taylor Farms recall apply to?

The recall applies only to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, according to Taylor Farms. Taylor Farms retail branded products, which include salad kits and chopped kits, aren't affected, the company says. The Hub explains that the recalled lettuce went out primarily through foodservice channels rather than grocery store shelves. At retail, Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only items involved, consisting 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. Taylor Farms says all implicated product is, by its account, no longer in the market. The label can help if you're wondering about a product you have at home. As the Hub explains, a product whose label does not say "Product of Mexico" was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. What states does the iceberg lettuce recall apply to?

The recall applies to these states, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: 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. A full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates is also part of the Hub.

4. When will Taylor Farms decide about central Mexico sourcing?

What Taylor Farms decides next, the company says, will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation. For now, it says, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico is suspended for the remainder of the growing season. In the meantime, the company states, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and that will remain the case for the duration of the summer growing season.

5. How does the testing work?

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

6. What is the right step if I think I'm ill?

The right step, according to the Hub, is to see your healthcare provider if you're feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if you have any other signs of illness.

7. What is the explanation for the jalapeño recall?

Taylor Farms has a separate question on the Hub in which it explains 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 directs readers to its Recall Page.

Where to Look Next for the Latest Information

Taylor Farms says it will keep sharing information as more becomes available, so its own pages are the best place to check, not secondhand summaries:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The company's main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information regarding this outbreak.

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

If you think you have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises you to discard it immediately, without eating it. Taylor Farms encourages anyone experiencing health issues to contact a physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub has contact details and further guidance for readers.