A Timeline of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall
Questions continue to surface about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the best source for current answers remains Taylor Farms itself. The company keeps its Cyclospora Information Hub updated as developments emerge, while its Recall Page lists any recalls that are currently active.
Instead of revisiting the headlines alone, it is more useful to examine the sequence of events Taylor Farms has outlined in its published timeline.
What Led to the Taylor Farms Recall?
July 15, 2026 — Taylor Farms first received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC indicating that certain lots of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico might be associated with a Cyclospora cluster across five states. The Cyclospora Information Hub states that Taylor Farms spoke that same day with officials from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities to question aspects of the scientific data and methodology.
July 16, 2026 — Discussions continued with federal officials, including representatives from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. On the same date, Taylor Farms decided to voluntarily recall all iceberg lettuce sourced and processed at its central Mexico facility, rather than limiting the recall to only the lots identified by the FDA.
The company described that broader action as being taken "out of an abundance of caution." Customer notifications also started on July 16.
July 17, 2026 — Taylor Farms made the voluntary recall public and began an internal investigation. This date is the one most often referenced as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
July 18, 2026 — The FDA told Taylor Farms that an initial test had produced a "confirmed positive" result from a sample of Taylor Farms lettuce originating in central Mexico. According to the Hub, the tested product had already been held back pending testing and never entered distribution. Other products from that same lot were also already included in the recall.
As an added precaution, Taylor Farms stopped all production at the central Mexico facility that day.
July 19, 2026 — Taylor Farms sent independent third-party specialists to the central Mexico operation to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its food safety procedures. The FDA also notified the company that the test result reported as positive the previous day was actually a false positive.
What Is the Current Status?
Taylor Farms has since added newer testing information to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reported no confirmed positive Cyclospora results from product testing.
Taylor Farms also says its own testing has produced no positive findings. Approximately 2,000 samples have been collected in central Mexico since May, and all have tested negative.
For the rest of the growing season, the company has halted all sourcing of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are now being supplied from the United States and Canada.
Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety measures. According to the company, any future decision to resume central Mexico sourcing will depend on the outcome of the ongoing third-party review and the FDA investigation.
For consumers trying to determine whether a particular item was included, the recall was limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. The Hub says the only retail products affected were a small number of Marketside-brand items sold at Walmart, which have since been removed from store shelves.
Products that were not marked "Product of Mexico" were not included in the recall.
Another Recall Happened Separately
The Cyclospora Information Hub also notes a different, unrelated Taylor Farms recall involving jalapeños provided by a third-party supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors. That matter is separate from the Cyclospora recall.
Taylor Farms directs customers to its Recall Page for the latest details on that jalapeño recall, as well as information about any other recalls that remain active.
How to Find the Most Up-to-Date Details
Since the situation is still developing, Taylor Farms' own resources remain the most current places to check for information:
- Cyclospora Information Hub — provides outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about food safety commitments.
- Recall Page — lists active recalls and includes the affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to throw it away. The company also states that refunds may be obtained from the place where the product was purchased.
Anyone who develops symptoms of illness is encouraged to speak with a physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.