A Look at Common 2026 Questions on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall

News about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall can prompt a few questions, and the answers you need are trustworthy ones, not guesswork. The best place to find them is Taylor Farms. The company runs a Cyclospora Information Hub and invites visitors to check back from time to time for updates.

Here we look at some common questions about the recall, with answers based on what Taylor Farms has published. Topics include the company's actions so far, the products and states involved, the position on testing, and what to do if you're not feeling well.

1. What is Taylor Farms doing in response?

Taylor Farms says it made a voluntary decision to announce a broad recall on July 17, 2026, before being asked to by the FDA. The Information Hub notes that the recall was broader than the lots suggested by the FDA's traceback. Taylor Farms has since voluntarily suspended all iceberg lettuce sourcing and production from central Mexico, according to the company. The company says it has also brought in independent outside experts to review the food safety processes and protocols at its central Mexico facility. Per the Hub, production at that facility has been temporarily suspended for all products as of July 18, 2026.

2. What products are named in the Taylor Farms recall?

The recall is limited to iceberg lettuce grown and processed in its central Mexico facility, Taylor Farms says. No Taylor Farms retail branded products, including salad kits and chopped kits, are affected. The Hub says foodservice channels were the primary way the recalled lettuce was sold, not grocery store shelves. At retail, Marketside-brand products sold at Walmart were the only 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. In Taylor Farms' words, all implicated product is no longer in the market. The label can help if you're wondering about a product at home. According to the Hub, if it doesn't say "Product of Mexico," the product was grown in the U.S. or Canada and isn't part of the recall.

3. What states are listed as part of the iceberg lettuce recall?

As listed on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub, the recall includes the following states: 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, also on the Hub, shows brands, descriptions, and Best if Used By dates.

4. Will Taylor Farms bring back sourcing from central Mexico?

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

5. What testing measures are in place?

Taylor Farms says it has activated its testing protocols for the period after the recall, and that it uses the latest testing method for Cyclospora validated by the FDA. It has also brought in independent experts, the company says, for a comprehensive review at its central Mexico facility, where production of all products is temporarily suspended. On results so far, the Hub reports, citing the FDA, that 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 returned zero positive results in its own testing.

6. What is the advice for anyone feeling ill?

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

7. What is behind the jalapeño recall?

A recall by Coast Citrus Distributors, according to Taylor Farms, has led to downstream recalls of jalapeños and products containing them. The company explains this in a separate question on the Hub and points readers to its Recall Page for details on that recall.

Finding Current Information

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

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

Taylor Farms Recall Page: This is the page Taylor Farms points readers to for details on other recalls, such as the jalapeño recall.

Taylor Farms advises discarding a product you think has been recalled immediately, without eating it. If health issues come up, Taylor Farms encourages you to contact your physician. More guidance and contact details are provided on the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Information Hub.