Common 2026 Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall Questions, Answered Clearly

Seeing news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall often leads to questions, and the most useful answers are ones you can trust, not guesswork. For those, the best place is Taylor Farms itself. It has a Cyclospora Information Hub, and it asks visitors to look back at the Hub from time to time for updates.

Below, using what Taylor Farms has published, we answer some common questions about the recall. The answers explain what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you aren't feeling well.

1. What has Taylor Farms done so far in response to the outbreak?

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

2. What products are recalled under the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms says the recall involves only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, and that Taylor Farms retail branded products, including salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected. The Hub describes the recalled lettuce as sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only retail items involved, made up of 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates 7/18/2026 to 8/3/2026 together with 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, at this point, no longer in the market. Unsure about something in your kitchen? The label can help: the Hub says that if it doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the lettuce was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. Which states does the Hub list for the iceberg lettuce recall?

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub gives this list of 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 also gives brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Will sourcing from central Mexico start again at Taylor Farms?

According to Taylor Farms, all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been 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, as they will be for the duration of the summer growing season. Taylor Farms says the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation are what its decisions on what comes next will depend on.

5. What do we know about testing?

Taylor Farms says independent experts have been brought in for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, and that production of all products at the facility is temporarily suspended. The company says it has also activated testing protocols for the period after the recall, and uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. According to the FDA, the Hub 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 through its own testing have returned zero positive results.

6. What if I think I'm sick?

The Hub asks anyone feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or who has any other signs of illness, to see a healthcare provider.

7. Where is the jalapeño recall covered?

The jalapeño recall is covered in a separate question on the Hub. Taylor Farms explains there that downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them have resulted from a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors. For details on that recall, Taylor Farms sends readers to its Recall Page.

Where the Latest Updates Are Shared

As Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available, its own pages are the best place to check, rather than secondhand summaries:

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

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Taylor Farms directs readers here to find details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

If you think you have a recalled product, Taylor Farms advises discarding it immediately instead of eating it. Taylor Farms encourages anyone who is experiencing health issues to contact a physician. More guidance and contact details are found on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.