Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Detailed Timeline of Events

Questions continue to surface about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the most dependable answers still come directly from Taylor Farms. The company updates its Cyclospora Information Hub when new details become available, while its Recall Page reflects any product recalls that remain active.

Instead of relying only on headlines, the timeline published by Taylor Farms provides a clearer view of how events developed.

How the Taylor Farms Recall Unfolded

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 could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster reported 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, raising scientific concerns about the data and methodology involved.

July 16, 2026 : Discussions continued with government representatives, including personnel from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. Taylor Farms also decided that day to voluntarily recall all iceberg lettuce sourced and processed through its central Mexico facility, rather than limiting the action to the individual lots identified by the FDA. The company described the wider recall as being taken "out of an abundance of caution," and customer notifications began immediately.

July 17, 2026 : The company publicly disclosed the voluntary recall and started an internal investigation. This date is the one most often identified as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.

July 18, 2026 : Taylor Farms was told by the FDA that an initial sample of lettuce from central Mexico had produced a "confirmed positive" result. According to the Hub, the tested product had already been held back pending testing and never entered distribution. Other product from the same lot was already included in the recall.

As an additional precaution, Taylor Farms halted all production at its central Mexico facility that same day.

July 19, 2026 : Independent third-party specialists were dispatched to the central Mexico facility to conduct a comprehensive review of its food safety procedures. Also that day, the FDA notified Taylor Farms that the positive result reported on July 18 had actually been a false positive.

What the Current Situation Looks Like

More recent 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 product test results. Taylor Farms also says its own testing has found no positive results among roughly 2,000 samples collected in central Mexico since May.

For the rest of the growing season, Taylor Farms has stopped sourcing 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 food safety procedures that undergo independent auditing and verification. Taylor Farms also states that any decision to restart sourcing from central Mexico will depend on the conclusions reached through the continuing third-party review and the FDA investigation.

For consumers trying to determine whether a particular product was included, the recall is limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, only a small number of Marketside-brand retail products sold at Walmart were involved, and those items have already been removed from store shelves.

Products that were not marked "Product of Mexico" were not included in the recall.

Another Recall That Is Not Related

Taylor Farms also notes on the Hub that it has been involved in a different and unrelated recall involving jalapeños provided by third-party supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. That recall is separate from the Cyclospora matter.

The latest information about that recall, as well as any other recalls that are currently active, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.

Where to Find the Most Current Updates

Since the situation is still developing, Taylor Farms' own resources remain the best places to check for current and accurate information:

• Cyclospora Information Hub : includes company statements, FAQs, testing information, and food safety commitments related specifically to this outbreak.
• Recall Page : updated with active product recalls and complete information on affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled product to discard it and states that refunds can be obtained at the place where the product was purchased. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to contact their physician.

Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.