Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Sequence of Events So Far
Questions surrounding the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall continue to surface. For the most dependable answers, information directly from Taylor Farms remains the primary source, with the company continuing to revise its Cyclospora Information Hub as developments emerge and maintaining its Recall Page with details about any active product recalls.
Instead of simply revisiting news coverage, the published Taylor Farms timeline provides a clearer picture of how events progressed.
How Did the Taylor Farms Recall Develop?
July 15, 2026 — Taylor Farms first received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC indicating that certain lots of iceberg lettuce originating in central Mexico could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster reported 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 information behind the findings.
July 16, 2026 — Discussions about those concerns continued with government representatives, including personnel from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. On the same date, Taylor Farms chose to expand its voluntary recall beyond the individual lots identified by the FDA.
The company recalled all iceberg lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility. Taylor Farms described the wider action as being taken "out of an abundance of caution," and it began notifying customers that day.
July 17, 2026 — Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and launched an internal investigation. This date is generally 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 its lettuce from central Mexico. According to the Hub, the product in question had been held while testing was conducted and never entered distribution. Other products from that same lot were already included in the recall.
As an additional precaution, Taylor Farms also stopped all production at its central Mexico facility that day.
July 19, 2026 — Independent third-party specialists were dispatched to the central Mexico operation to perform a comprehensive review of its food safety procedures. Also on July 19, the FDA informed Taylor Farms that the test result reported as positive the previous day was actually a false positive.
What Is the Current Status?
More recent testing information has since been added to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reports that there are no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results. Taylor Farms further states that approximately 2,000 samples it has tested in central Mexico since May have produced no positive findings.
For the rest of the growing season, Taylor Farms has halted all sourcing of 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 protocols. According to Taylor Farms, any future decision to resume sourcing from central Mexico 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 originating from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. The Hub states that only a small number of Marketside-branded retail products sold at Walmart were affected, and those products have already been taken off store shelves. Products without a "Product of Mexico" label were not included in the recall.
Another Recall Is Unrelated to the Cyclospora Case
Taylor Farms' Hub also identifies a different and more recent recall involving jalapeños provided by third-party supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. That action is separate from, and unrelated to, the Cyclospora matter.
The latest information about the jalapeño recall, as well as details concerning any other active recalls, continues to be posted on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.
Where Can You Find the Newest Updates?
Since the situation remains active and may continue to change, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most current available information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub — provides outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about food safety commitments.
- Recall Page — provides updated information on active product recalls, including complete lists of affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they possess a recalled product to throw it away and states that refunds can be obtained at the location 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.