Common 2026 Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Questions and Their Answers
If you've come across news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, you probably have questions that call for reliable answers rather than guesswork, and Taylor Farms is the best place to find them. Through its Cyclospora Information Hub, the company shares updates, and it asks visitors to return to the Hub from time to time.
The sections below gather answers to some common questions about the recall, all based on what Taylor Farms has published. You can read about what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, how testing stands, and what steps to take if you're not feeling well.
1. What action has Taylor Farms taken?
According to the Information Hub, Taylor Farms announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026 that covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. The company says the decision was voluntary and was made before the FDA asked it to. The company has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico, it says. In addition, the company brought in independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. Production of all products at that facility, according to the Hub, has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026.
2. Which products fall under the Taylor Farms recall?
According to Taylor Farms, the recall applies only to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, and Taylor Farms retail branded products such as salad kits and chopped kits are not affected. The recalled lettuce, the Hub explains, was sold primarily through foodservice channels instead of on grocery store shelves. Among retail items, only Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were involved: 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 says that all implicated product is no longer in the market. To check a product you have at home, look at the label. According to the Hub, any product whose label doesn't say "Product of Mexico" was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.
3. What are the states included in the iceberg lettuce recall?
The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub identifies these states 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. A full product table on the Hub shows brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.
4. Will Taylor Farms start sourcing from central Mexico again?
Taylor Farms says it has suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico, and that the suspension runs for the remainder of the growing season. In the meantime, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, according to the company, and will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms states that what comes next will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.
5. What testing is being carried out?
According to Taylor Farms, independent experts have been engaged for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended. The company says it has also activated testing protocols for after the recall and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. There are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026, according to the FDA, as reported on the Hub. Taylor Farms adds that zero positive results have come back from its own testing of approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.
6. What should I do if I suspect I'm ill?
Anyone feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or with any other signs of illness, is asked by the Hub to see their healthcare provider.
7. What is the jalapeño recall about?
Taylor Farms covers the jalapeño recall in its own question on the Hub. A recall by Coast Citrus Distributors, the company explains, has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. For details on that recall, Taylor Farms refers readers to its Recall Page.
Where to Look for the Latest Information
Since Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available, the best place to check is the company's own pages rather than secondhand summaries:
Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: The main source Taylor Farms provides for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.
Taylor Farms Recall Page: Where readers are sent by Taylor Farms for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.
Taylor Farms advises that if you think you have a recalled product, you should discard it immediately instead of eating it. Should you experience health issues, the company encourages contacting your physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub provides contact details and further guidance.