The Common 2026 Questions About the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall, Answered

Questions are likely if you have seen news about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the answers should be ones you can trust, not guesswork. For those answers, Taylor Farms is the best place to go. Its Cyclospora Information Hub is the place to look, and the company asks visitors to return to it from time to time for updates.

Based on what Taylor Farms has published, we have gathered answers to some common questions about the recall below. They explain what the company has done so far, which products and states were involved, where testing stands, and what to do if you are not feeling well.

1. What has Taylor Farms put in place?

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

2. Which products does the Taylor Farms recall concern?

Taylor Farms says the recall concerns only iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility. Salad kits and chopped kits, which are Taylor Farms retail branded products, aren't affected. The Hub explains that the recalled lettuce was sold primarily through foodservice channels rather than on grocery store shelves. Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart made up the only retail items involved: 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 has said all implicated product is no longer in the market. If you are wondering about a product at home, its label can help. The Hub says a product is outside the recall, having been grown in the U.S. or Canada, if its label doesn't say "Product of Mexico."

3. What states were listed in the iceberg lettuce recall?

The states that the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub lists as included in the recall are 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 includes brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Will Taylor Farms continue sourcing from central Mexico?

Taylor Farms says all iceberg lettuce sourcing from central Mexico has been suspended, and that this applies for the remainder of the growing season. In the meantime, it states, all of its leafy greens are grown in the United States and Canada, and that will be true for the duration of the summer growing season. On what comes next, Taylor Farms says decisions will depend on the findings of its independent review and the FDA investigation.

5. What is the testing approach?

Taylor Farms says that it brought in independent experts for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, which has temporarily suspended production of all products. Testing protocols for the period after the recall have also been activated, according to Taylor Farms, and the company uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. As of August 27, 2026, the Hub reports, there are no confirmed positive sample results for product testing for Cyclospora, according to the FDA. In its own testing, Taylor Farms reports zero positive results from approximately 2,000 samples taken in central Mexico since May.

6. What is the guidance for anyone who feels ill?

If you're feeling ill and have symptoms that could be associated with Cyclospora, or you have any other signs of illness, the Hub asks that you see your healthcare provider.

7. What is the background to the jalapeño recall?

Taylor Farms explains in a separate question on the Hub 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, Taylor Farms says.

Tracking the Latest Information

With Taylor Farms saying it will continue to share information as more becomes available, the company's own pages are the best place to check, rather than secondhand summaries:

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

Taylor Farms Recall Page: The page where Taylor Farms directs readers for details on other recalls, the jalapeño recall included.

Taylor Farms advises that you discard a product you think is recalled immediately instead of eating it. If you experience health issues, contacting your physician is what Taylor Farms encourages. Further guidance and contact details can be found on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.