Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: How Things Have Unfolded So Far
Questions surrounding the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall continue to surface, and the clearest answers still come from Taylor Farms itself. The company updates its Cyclospora Information Hub when new details become available, while its Recall Page reflects any current product recalls.
Instead of simply revisiting the headlines, the timeline published by Taylor Farms offers a clearer picture of how events progressed.
How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed
July 15, 2026 : Taylor Farms first received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC indicating that certain lots of iceberg lettuce grown in central Mexico could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster detected across five states. The Cyclospora Information Hub states that Taylor Farms spoke that day with officials from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities and raised scientific concerns about the methodology and data involved.
July 16, 2026 : Discussions about those concerns continued with government representatives, including personnel from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. On the same day, Taylor Farms decided to voluntarily recall more than the individual lots identified by the FDA.
The company expanded the action to include all iceberg lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms described the broader recall as being taken "out of an abundance of caution," and customer notifications began that day.
July 17, 2026 : Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and launched its own internal investigation. This date is the one most frequently referenced as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
July 18, 2026 : Taylor Farms was notified by the FDA of an initial "confirmed positive" test involving a sample of lettuce from its central Mexico operation. The Hub says the product in question 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 that same day.
July 19, 2026 : Independent third-party specialists were sent to the central Mexico facility to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its food safety procedures. Taylor Farms was also told by the FDA that the test result reported as positive the previous day had actually been a false positive.
The Current Status of the Recall
More recent information has since been added to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA had reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora test results from products.
Taylor Farms also says its own testing has produced no positive findings. Approximately 2,000 samples collected in central Mexico since May have all tested negative.
For the rest of the growing season, Taylor Farms has stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are currently being supplied from the United States and Canada. The company says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety measures.
Any decision to begin sourcing again from central Mexico, according to Taylor Farms, will depend on the outcome of the continuing third-party review and the FDA's investigation.
Consumers checking whether a particular item falls under the recall should note that it is limited to iceberg lettuce originating from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, only a small number of Marketside-branded retail products sold at Walmart were included, and those products have already been taken off store shelves. 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 is connected to a different and unrelated recall involving jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a third-party supplier.
That recall has no connection to the Cyclospora matter. The latest information about the jalapeño recall, as well as details about any other active 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 are the best place to check for the latest information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub : provides outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about the company's food safety commitments.
- Recall Page : lists current product recalls and includes affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the place where the item was purchased. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.