Answered: Common 2026 Questions on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall

A few questions may have occurred to you after news of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall. Answers you can trust, rather than guesswork, are what you need, and the best place to find them is Taylor Farms. The company keeps a Cyclospora Information Hub and asks visitors to check back on it from time to time for updates.

Taking what Taylor Farms has published as the basis, the answers below cover some common questions about the recall. They set out what the company has done so far, the products and states involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you are not feeling well.

1. What actions has Taylor Farms taken to date?

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

2. Which items fall under the Taylor Farms recall?

Iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility is the only product in the recall, Taylor Farms says. The company says Taylor Farms retail branded products, like salad kits and chopped kits, are not affected. Per the Hub, the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. The retail items involved were limited to Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart, which 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. Taylor Farms says all of its implicated product is no longer in the market. A label can tell you whether a product at home is affected. According to the Hub, if the label doesn't say "Product of Mexico," it was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. What states have been named in the iceberg lettuce recall?

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub names 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. The Hub also features a full product table with brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Is Taylor Farms planning to source from central Mexico again?

The remainder of the growing season will see all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico suspended, Taylor Farms states. In the meantime, the company says, its leafy greens are all grown in the United States and Canada, and that will be so for the duration of the summer growing season. Decisions about the next steps, Taylor Farms says, will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What testing results have been reported?

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

6. What is the advice if I feel ill?

The Hub asks you to see your healthcare provider if you feel ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or if there are any other signs of illness.

7. What explains the jalapeño recall?

According to Taylor Farms, which addresses this in a separate question on the Hub, a recall by Coast Citrus Distributors has led to downstream recalls of recalled jalapeños and products containing them. For details on that recall, the company refers readers to its Recall Page.

Where to Follow the Latest Information

Taylor Farms says it will continue to share information as more becomes available. The best place to check is therefore the company's own pages, not secondhand summaries:

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

Taylor Farms Recall Page: Taylor Farms points readers here for details on other recalls, including the jalapeño recall.

Taylor Farms advises discarding immediately, and not eating, any product you think is recalled. If you are experiencing health issues, the company encourages you to contact a physician. The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub provides contact details and more guidance.