What to Know About the Cyclospora Recall at Taylor Farms: 6 Facts From the Source

Headlines connecting iceberg lettuce with a Cyclospora outbreak can make it difficult to separate confirmed details from speculation. Taylor Farms provides information directly through its dedicated Cyclospora Information Hub, which the company says it will continue updating as additional information becomes available.

Below is a summary of the information currently available there, including where consumers can check for the newest recall details.

1. Distribution covered a defined group of states

Taylor Farms says on its Cyclospora Information Hub that the recalled shredded iceberg lettuce was shipped from June 29 through July 16 to AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WI, and WV.

For consumers checking an individual product, the hub also provides a detailed table listing affected brands, product descriptions, and applicable use-by dates.

2. FDA testing had not produced a confirmed positive result

As of August 5, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora, according to information posted on the hub. Taylor Farms also says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety protocols.

The company states that it intends to keep providing information transparently while the investigation continues.

3. The recall concerns lettuce from a specific source

According to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the action is limited specifically to Taylor Farms lettuce sourced and processed through the company's facility in central Mexico. Taylor Farms retail-branded products, including chopped kits and salad kits, are excluded from the recall, the hub states.

The company also explains how consumers can identify unaffected products. When the package does not carry the wording "Product of Mexico," the lettuce was grown in either the U.S. or Canada and is not included in the recall.

4. Further preventive actions were taken at the facility

Beyond recalling product, Taylor Farms says it voluntarily stopped all sourcing and production of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. As of July 18, 2026, the company had also temporarily halted every type of production at that facility.

Taylor Farms states that independent third-party specialists have been commissioned to perform a complete review of the site's food safety procedures. The company also says it remains engaged with the FDA, CDC, and state health authorities.

5. The company initiated the recall before it was required

The recall itself was announced on July 17, 2026, according to the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub. Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico after the product was identified as a potential source associated with one of the recent Cyclospora outbreaks.

The hub says the company acted before the FDA required a recall. It also states that Taylor Farms chose a wider recall scope than the particular lots identified through the FDA's traceback investigation.

6. Retail involvement was limited to a few Walmart products

Most of the recalled lettuce went through foodservice distribution rather than being sold on grocery store shelves, the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub explains. Only certain Marketside products sold at Walmart were included among the affected retail items.

Those products were 12-oz and 24-oz Iceberg Salad with Best if Used By dates from 7/18/2026 through 8/3/2026, along with 8-oz and 16-oz Shredded Lettuce carrying Best if Used By dates from July 18 through August 3, 2026. According to the hub, all of these products have now been removed from stores.

Where can you find current recall details?

Because details surrounding an outbreak investigation or recall may change when additional information becomes available, Taylor Farms' own resources provide a more direct place to check than secondhand summaries.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to discard it and says refunds can be obtained from the place where the item was purchased. People experiencing symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.