Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: Tracking the Timeline So Far

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

Instead of revisiting the headlines, the timeline published by Taylor Farms provides a clearer picture of how events developed.

How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed

July 15, 2026 — Taylor Farms first received traceback and epidemiological information from the FDA and CDC indicating that certain batches of iceberg lettuce grown 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 representatives from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities, raising scientific concerns about the underlying data and the methods used to analyze it.

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 voluntarily recall more than the particular lots identified by the FDA. The company expanded the action to cover all iceberg lettuce sourced from and processed at its central Mexico facility, saying it did so "out of an abundance of caution." Customers began receiving recall notices that day.

July 17, 2026 — The company announced the voluntary recall publicly and began its own internal investigation. This date is the one most often referenced as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.

July 18, 2026 — Taylor Farms was notified by the FDA that an initial test had produced a "confirmed positive" result from a sample of lettuce originating at the company's central Mexico operation. According to information on the Hub, the tested product had already been held back pending results and had not entered distribution. Other items from the same lot were also already included in the recall.

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

July 19, 2026 — Independent outside specialists were dispatched to the facility in central Mexico to conduct a comprehensive review of its food safety procedures. Also that day, the FDA told Taylor Farms that the positive test reported on July 18 had actually been a false positive.

The Current Status of the Recall

More recent figures have since been posted to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reported that there were no confirmed positive product test results for Cyclospora. Taylor Farms also 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 stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are currently being supplied from the United States and Canada instead.

The company says it spends more than $200 million each year on independently audited and verified food safety measures. According to Taylor Farms, any decision to begin sourcing from central Mexico again will depend on conclusions from the continuing third-party assessment and the FDA's investigation.

Consumers trying to determine whether a particular item was included should note that the recall was limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and that most of the affected product moved through foodservice distribution. The Hub states that only a limited number of Marketside-branded retail products sold by Walmart were involved, and those items have already been taken off store shelves. Products that did not carry the label "Product of Mexico" were not included in this recall.

Another Unrelated Recall Has Since Occurred

The Hub also notes a separate and unrelated Taylor Farms recall involving jalapeños provided by third-party supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. That action has no connection to the Cyclospora recall.

Current information about the jalapeño recall, as well as details on any other recalls that are still active, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.

Where to Find the Most Current Updates

Since the situation remains active and subject to change, Taylor Farms' own resources remain the best place to check for the latest information:

• Cyclospora Information Hub — provides outbreak-specific statements, FAQs, testing information, and details about the company's food safety commitments.
• Recall Page — lists active product recalls and provides information such as affected products, states, and use-by dates.

Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have an affected product to throw it away. The company also states that refunds may be obtained from the location where the product was purchased.

People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to consult their physician. Additional contact information and guidance are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.