Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Explained: Common 2026 Questions and Answers

Seeing headlines about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall can raise questions, and when it does, you want answers you can rely on, not guesswork. Taylor Farms is the best source for those answers. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub, and visitors are asked to check back from time to time for updates.

What follows are answers to some common questions about the recall, gathered from what Taylor Farms has published. Each one looks at a different area: the company's actions to date, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you feel unwell.

1. How has Taylor Farms responded so far?

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

2. What is included in the Taylor Farms recall?

Only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility is part of the recall, according to Taylor Farms. Taylor Farms retail branded products, for example salad kits and chopped kits, aren't affected. As the Hub explains, foodservice channels, rather than grocery store shelves, were the primary route for selling the recalled lettuce. The retail items involved were limited to Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. Those products were 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, Taylor Farms says, is no longer in the market. Wondering about a product at home? Its label can help. The Hub states that if the label doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states were covered by the iceberg lettuce recall?

These are the states the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub lists 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. On the Hub, there is also a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Is Taylor Farms going back to central Mexico for sourcing?

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

5. What is the current status of testing?

For its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended, Taylor Farms says it has brought in independent experts to conduct a comprehensive review. The company also reports activating its testing protocols for the period after the recall and says it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. Turning to results, the Hub reports that the FDA has said there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora as of August 27, 2026. Its own testing has produced zero positive results, according to Taylor Farms, from approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.

6. What do I do if I think I'm unwell?

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

7. Is there information on the jalapeño recall?

Yes. The Hub addresses it in a separate question, where Taylor Farms explains that a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. Details on that recall can be found on the company's Recall Page, according to Taylor Farms.

Staying Up to Date With the Latest Information

Taylor Farms has said it will continue to share information as more becomes available. Rather than secondhand summaries, the company's own pages are the best place to check:

Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub: This is the company's main source for its statement, recall details, FAQs, food safety commitments, and contact information related to this outbreak.

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

Taylor Farms advises that a product you think is recalled should be discarded immediately and not eaten. If you're experiencing health issues, the company encourages you to contact your physician. Contact details and additional guidance are on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.