Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: What's Unfolded So Far

Questions continue to surface about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the clearest answers remain those provided directly by the company. Taylor Farms is continuing to add new information to its Cyclospora Information Hub as developments occur, while its Recall Page reflects any current product recalls.

Instead of simply revisiting the headlines, the timeline published by Taylor Farms offers a closer look at how events developed.

How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed

July 15, 2026 : Taylor Farms first received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC indicating that particular lots of iceberg lettuce originating in central Mexico might be associated with a Cyclospora cluster found across five states. The Cyclospora Information Hub states that Taylor Farms spoke that day with representatives from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities, raising scientific concerns about the methodology and information being relied upon.

July 16, 2026 : Discussions about those questions continued with government representatives, including officials from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. Taylor Farms also decided that day to voluntarily recall more than the specific lots identified by the FDA. Instead, the company recalled all iceberg lettuce that had been sourced and processed at its central Mexico operation, describing the wider action as being taken "out of an abundance of caution." Customers began receiving notifications the same day.

July 17, 2026 : Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and began its own internal investigation. This date is the one most often referenced as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.

July 18, 2026 : The FDA notified Taylor Farms that a sample of its central Mexico lettuce had produced an initial "confirmed positive" result. As explained in the Hub, the tested product had already been held back pending testing and had never entered distribution. Other products belonging to that same lot were already included in the recall.

Taylor Farms also halted all production at the central Mexico facility on July 18 as an additional precaution.

July 19, 2026 : Independent third-party specialists were dispatched to the facility in central Mexico to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its food safety procedures. On that same date, the FDA told Taylor Farms that the positive test reported the previous day was actually a false positive.

What the Current Information Shows

More recent testing information has since been added to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reports that there have been no confirmed positive Cyclospora results from product testing.

Taylor Farms also reports zero positive results from its own testing. Since May, the company says approximately 2,000 samples have been collected in central Mexico.

For the remainder of the growing season, Taylor Farms has stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are now being supplied from the United States and Canada. The company says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety measures that undergo independent auditing and verification. Any decision to begin sourcing from central Mexico again, according to Taylor Farms, will depend on conclusions from the continuing third-party review and the FDA investigation.

Consumers trying to determine whether a particular item was included should note that the recall is limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, retail involvement was restricted to a small number of Marketside-brand items sold through Walmart, all of which have now been taken off store shelves. Products that were not marked "Product of Mexico" were not included in the recall.

Another Recall That Is Unrelated

Taylor Farms also notes on the Hub that it has been connected to a newer, separate recall involving jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a third-party supplier. That action is unrelated to the Cyclospora matter.

The Taylor Farms Recall Page contains the latest information about that jalapeño recall, along with updates on any other recalls that remain active.

Where to Find the Most Recent Updates

Since the situation remains active and may continue to change, Taylor Farms' own online resources provide the most current information:

• Cyclospora Information Hub : provides outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about food safety commitments.
• Recall Page : lists current recalls and includes information such as affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to throw it away. The company also states that refunds can be obtained from the location where the item was purchased.

People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to speak with their physician. Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.