Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Complete Timeline of Events

Questions continue to surface about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the most dependable information still comes directly from Taylor Farms. The company updates its Cyclospora Information Hub whenever new details become available, while its Recall Page reflects any current product recalls.

Instead of simply revisiting news coverage, the timeline published by Taylor Farms provides a clearer picture of how events progressed.

How the Taylor Farms Recall Developed

July 15, 2026 — The FDA and CDC provided Taylor Farms with epidemiological and traceback information indicating that certain lots of iceberg lettuce originating in central Mexico could be associated with a Cyclospora cluster reported across five states. Taylor Farms states in its Cyclospora Information Hub that it spoke that day with representatives from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities to question aspects of the scientific data and methods being relied upon.

July 16, 2026 — Discussions about those concerns continued with government representatives, including officials from the FDA, HHS, and the White House. On the same date, Taylor Farms voluntarily decided to recall more than the individual lots identified by the FDA. The company expanded the action to cover all iceberg lettuce sourced from and processed at its central Mexico facility, describing the decision as being made "out of an abundance of caution." Notifications to customers also started that day.

July 17, 2026 — Taylor Farms announced the voluntary recall publicly and began its own 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 central Mexico lettuce. The Hub states that the tested product had already been held pending results and never entered distribution. Other products belonging to that same lot were also already included in the recall.

As an additional precaution, Taylor Farms stopped all production at its central Mexico facility on July 18.

July 19, 2026 — Independent third-party specialists were dispatched to the central Mexico operation to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its food safety procedures. On that date, the FDA also advised Taylor Farms that the test reported as positive the previous day was actually a false positive.

What Is the Current Situation?

Taylor Farms has since added newer testing information to the Cyclospora Information Hub. As of August 27, 2026, the FDA reports that there have been no confirmed positive Cyclospora results from product testing. Taylor Farms also says approximately 2,000 samples it has tested in central Mexico since May have produced no positive results.

For the rest of the growing season, the company has stopped sourcing iceberg lettuce from central Mexico. Its leafy greens are currently being supplied from the United States and Canada.

Taylor Farms says it spends more than $200 million each year on food safety procedures that undergo independent auditing and verification. According to the company, any decision to restart 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 product falls under the recall should note that it is limited to iceberg lettuce produced at the central Mexico facility and distributed mainly through foodservice channels. According to the Hub, retail exposure was restricted to a small number of Marketside-brand products sold through Walmart, and those items have already been taken off store shelves. Products without a "Product of Mexico" label were not included in the recall.

Another Recent Recall Is Unrelated

Taylor Farms also notes on the Hub that it has been connected to a different and unrelated recall involving jalapeños provided by third-party supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. That action has no connection to the Cyclospora recall.

The latest information about the jalapeño recall, as well as details on any other current recalls, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.

How to Find the Most Current Updates

Since the situation remains active and may continue to change, Taylor Farms' own resources provide the most up-to-date information:

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

Taylor Farms recommends throwing away any product believed to be included in a recall and states that refunds can be obtained from the original place of purchase. People who develop symptoms of illness are advised to contact their physician.

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