Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Everything We Know So Far
Questions about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall continue to surface, and the clearest source of information is still Taylor Farms itself. The company is continuing to add new details to its Cyclospora Information Hub as they become available, while its Recall Page reflects any product recalls that are currently active.
Instead of simply repeating recent headlines, the published timeline offers a clearer picture of how the situation developed.
How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed
July 15, 2026 : The FDA and CDC provided Taylor Farms with initial epidemiological and traceback information indicating that certain batches of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster reported across five states. Taylor Farms says in its Cyclospora Information Hub that it joined a call that same day with representatives from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities to question aspects of the scientific data and the methods behind the findings.
July 16, 2026 : Discussions about those concerns continued with federal officials, including representatives from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. Later that day, Taylor Farms chose to issue a voluntary recall that went beyond the specific lots identified by the FDA. The company recalled all iceberg lettuce that had been sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility, describing the broader action as being taken "out of an abundance of caution." Customers began receiving recall notices that day.
July 17, 2026 : The company formally announced the voluntary recall to the public and launched its own internal investigation. This date is generally treated as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
July 18, 2026 : Taylor Farms was notified by the FDA that a lettuce sample from its central Mexico operations had produced an initial "confirmed positive" result. The Hub states that the sampled product had already been held for testing and never entered distribution. Other products from the same lot were also already included in the recall.
As an additional precaution, Taylor Farms halted all production at the central Mexico facility on the same date.
July 19, 2026 : Independent third-party specialists were brought to the central Mexico facility to conduct a comprehensive assessment of food safety procedures. Also that day, the FDA advised Taylor Farms that the test result reported the previous day was actually a false positive.
The Current Status of the Recall
Taylor Farms has since added newer testing information to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from product samples. Taylor Farms also says that approximately 2,000 samples it has collected in central Mexico since May have produced no positive results.
The company has stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico for the rest of the growing season. Its current leafy greens supply is instead coming from the United States and Canada.
Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety measures that undergo independent auditing and verification. According to the company, any future decision to restart sourcing from central Mexico will depend on conclusions from the continuing third-party assessment and the FDA's investigation.
Consumers trying to determine whether a particular item was included should note that the recall was limited to iceberg lettuce handled through the central Mexico facility and distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, retail exposure was limited to a small number of Marketside-brand products sold through Walmart, and those products have already been taken off store shelves.
The company also states that products without a "Product of Mexico" label were not included in the recall.
Another Recent Recall Is Unrelated
Taylor Farms also notes on the Hub that it has been connected to another recall involving jalapeños supplied by a third-party company, Coast Citrus Distributors. That matter is separate from the Cyclospora recall and is not related to it.
The latest information about that jalapeño recall, as well as details about any other current recalls, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.
Where to Find the Most Current Updates
Since the situation remains active and may continue to change, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most up-to-date information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub : includes company statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about food safety commitments related specifically to the outbreak.
- Recall Page : provides current information on active recalls, including affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who has a recalled product to throw it away. The company also says refunds can be obtained from the location where the product was purchased.
People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to speak with their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.