Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Timeline Recap
Taylor Farms’ Cyclospora recall continues to prompt questions. For the most dependable answers, the company directs people to its Cyclospora Information Hub, which it updates as information emerges, and to its Recall Page for current active recall information.
Instead of revisiting broad headlines, the published Taylor Farms timeline provides a clearer account of how events developed.
How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed
July 15, 2026Taylor Farms received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC that indicated certain central Mexico iceberg lettuce lots could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster across five states. The Cyclospora Information Hub says the company spoke with the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health officials that day to question the scientific basis, data, and methodology involved.
July 16, 2026Government discussions continued with representatives from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. On the same day, Taylor Farms chose to voluntarily recall every iceberg lettuce product sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility, rather than limiting the action to the lots identified by the FDA.
The company described that wider decision as being made "out of an abundance of caution." It also began informing customers that day.
July 17, 2026Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and initiated its own internal review. This date is generally recognized as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
July 18, 2026The FDA notified Taylor Farms about an initial "confirmed positive" result from testing a sample of central Mexico Taylor Farms lettuce. The Hub states that the product in question had been held for testing and was never sent into distribution. It also says other products from that lot had already been included in the recall.
As an additional safety measure, Taylor Farms stopped all production at its central Mexico facility that day.
July 19, 2026Independent outside experts arrived at the central Mexico facility to conduct a complete assessment of its food-safety procedures. The FDA also told Taylor Farms that the positive result reported the previous day was actually a false positive.
The Current Situation
The Cyclospora Information Hub now includes a newer testing update. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reports that there have been no confirmed positive Cyclospora product test results.
Taylor Farms says approximately 2,000 samples collected in central Mexico since May have likewise produced no positive results in the company’s own testing.
For the rest of the growing season, Taylor Farms has halted all sourcing of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are currently sourced 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, and that any choice to resume central Mexico sourcing will depend on the ongoing third-party review and FDA investigation findings.
The recall is limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, the only retail products affected were a limited number of Marketside-brand items sold through 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 Followed
The Hub also identifies a different, unrelated Taylor Farms recall involving jalapeños provided by Coast Citrus Distributors, a third-party supplier. It has no connection to the Cyclospora matter.
Taylor Farms keeps the latest information on that recall, as well as any other active recalls, on its Recall Page.
Finding the Most Up-to-Date Details
Because the situation remains active and may change, Taylor Farms’ own resources remain the most current sources of information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub: Includes outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing updates, and food-safety commitments.
- Recall Page: Lists active recalls and provides complete details on affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who thinks they have a recalled item to throw it away. Refunds are available from the place of purchase. People who experience illness symptoms are encouraged to contact their physician, and additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.