Common 2026 Questions About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall has been in the news, and if you have seen the coverage, you likely have some questions. Rather than relying on guesswork, it helps to find answers you can trust, and the best place for that is Taylor Farms itself. Updates are posted on the company's Cyclospora Information Hub, which visitors are asked to check from time to time.

This article answers some common questions about the recall using what Taylor Farms has published. Along the way, 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 not feeling well.

1. What has Taylor Farms done up to now?

Taylor Farms says it announced a broad recall on July 17, 2026. That decision, the company says, was voluntary and came before the FDA asked it to. The recall, the Information Hub states, also covered more than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Following that, Taylor Farms reports that it has voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico and has 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 has been temporarily suspended as of July 18, 2026, according to the Hub.

2. Which products were recalled in the Taylor Farms recall?

Taylor Farms says the recall covers iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility and nothing else. Taylor Farms retail branded products, salad kits and chopped kits among them, are not affected. The Hub explains that the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels, not grocery store shelves, and that the only retail items involved were Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart. Those 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 is no longer in the market, according to Taylor Farms. To check a product you have at home, the label can help. If it doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the Hub says, it was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

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

The Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub lists the following states as part of 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 has a full product table that includes brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. What is the outlook for Taylor Farms sourcing from central Mexico?

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

5. What testing is Taylor Farms conducting?

Taylor Farms says it has brought in independent experts to conduct a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility. That facility has temporarily suspended production of all products. The company also reports that testing protocols are active for the period after the recall and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. According to the FDA, as reported on the Hub, 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 have been tested by the company, with zero positive results returned.

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

Seeing your healthcare provider is the Hub's request if you're feeling ill with symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora or showing any other signs of illness.

7. What is the jalapeño recall?

According to Taylor Farms, which covers 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. The company sends readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.

Where to Turn for the Latest Information

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

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

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

Taylor Farms advises that if you think you have a recalled product, you discard it immediately rather than eat it. If you are experiencing health issues, Taylor Farms encourages contacting your physician. More guidance and contact details are on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.