Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: The Events That Have Unfolded So Far
Questions continue to arise about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall. For the most dependable answers, Taylor Farms’ own sources remain the primary resource: its Cyclospora Information Hub is updated as information develops, while its Recall Page reflects any current product recalls.
Instead of revisiting broad headlines, the published Taylor Farms timeline provides a clearer view of how the events progressed.
How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed
Date |
What occurred |
July 15, 2026 |
FDA and CDC traceback and epidemiological information was first provided to Taylor Farms. The data identified certain central Mexico iceberg lettuce lots as a potential connection to a Cyclospora cluster across five states. Taylor Farms says it held a call that day with the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health officials to question the science, data, and methodology involved. |
July 16, 2026 |
Government discussions continued with representatives from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. Taylor Farms then chose to voluntarily recall all iceberg lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility, rather than only the lots identified by FDA. The company said it took the wider action "out of an abundance of caution," and began notifying customers that day. |
July 17, 2026 |
Taylor Farms announced its voluntary recall publicly and began an internal investigation. This is generally recognized as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall. |
July 18, 2026 |
FDA told Taylor Farms about an initial "confirmed positive" result from a central Mexico sample of Taylor Farms lettuce. The Hub states that the product was being held for testing and never entered distribution; products from that lot were also already included in the recall. Taylor Farms additionally stopped all production at the central Mexico facility as a precaution. |
July 19, 2026 |
Independent outside experts arrived at the central Mexico operation to conduct a comprehensive examination of its food-safety procedures. FDA also notified Taylor Farms that the positive result reported the day before was actually a false positive. |
The Current Status of the Situation
The Cyclospora Information Hub now includes a newer testing update. As of August 27, 2026, FDA reports that there have been no confirmed Cyclospora-positive product test results.
Taylor Farms says its own testing has reached about 2,000 samples collected in central Mexico since May, with no positive results. For the rest of the growing season, the company has paused all central Mexico iceberg lettuce sourcing.
Its leafy greens are currently sourced from the United States and Canada. Taylor Farms states that it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food-safety protocols. Decisions on restarting sourcing from central Mexico, it says, will depend on the ongoing third-party review and FDA investigation.
For consumers determining whether an item is affected, the recall covers only iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, the retail products involved were limited to a small number of Marketside items sold at Walmart, all of which have been taken off store shelves. Products without a “Product of Mexico” label were not included in the recall.
An Unrelated Recall That Happened Later
The Hub also identifies a separate Taylor Farms recall involving jalapeños supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, a third party. It is unrelated to the Cyclospora matter.
Current information about that recall, as well as any other active recalls, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.
Finding the Most Up-to-Date Details
Since the situation remains active and may change, Taylor Farms’ pages offer the most current information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub: outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and food-safety commitments.
- Recall Page: active-recall updates, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase. Those who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician; additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.