Taylor Farms Cyclospora Recall: A Timeline of Key Events
Questions continue to surface about the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall, and the most dependable answers still come directly from Taylor Farms. The company keeps its Cyclospora Information Hub updated as developments occur, while its Recall Page reflects any product recalls that remain active.
Instead of revisiting the headlines alone, the timeline published by Taylor Farms provides a clearer picture of how events progressed.
How the 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 originating in central Mexico might be associated with a Cyclospora cluster found across five states. The Cyclospora Information Hub states that Taylor Farms spoke that same day with representatives from the FDA, CDC, and Michigan health authorities, raising scientific concerns about the methodology and data behind the findings.
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 chose to voluntarily recall more than the individual lots identified by the FDA.
The company expanded the recall to include 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 the one most frequently referenced as the beginning of the Taylor Farms Cyclospora recall.
July 18, 2026 : The FDA notified Taylor Farms that an initial test on a central Mexico lettuce sample had produced a "confirmed positive" result. Taylor Farms says in the Hub that the affected product had already been held for testing and never entered distribution. Other products belonging to the same lot were already included in the recall.
As an additional precaution, Taylor Farms also stopped all production at its central Mexico facility that day.
July 19, 2026 : Independent third-party specialists were dispatched to the central Mexico operation to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of its food safety procedures. The FDA also advised Taylor Farms that the test result reported as positive the previous day was actually a false positive.
Current Status of the Cyclospora Recall
More recent testing 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 results from product testing.
Taylor Farms also reports zero positive findings from its own testing program, which involved approximately 2,000 samples collected in central Mexico beginning in May.
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 sourcing from central Mexico will depend on conclusions from the continuing independent review and the FDA's investigation.
Consumers trying to determine whether a particular item falls under the recall should note that it is limited to iceberg lettuce from the central Mexico facility and was distributed mainly through foodservice channels. The Hub states that retail distribution involved only a small number of Marketside-branded products sold at Walmart, all of which have already been taken off store shelves.
Products that were not marked "Product of Mexico" were not included in the recall.
Another Recent Recall Is Unrelated
Taylor Farms' Hub also notes a separate recall involving jalapeños provided by third-party supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. That action is unrelated to the Cyclospora matter.
The latest information about the jalapeño recall, as well as details on any other current recalls, is maintained on the Taylor Farms Recall Page.
Where 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 food safety commitments.
- Recall Page : lists current product recalls and includes information such as affected products, states, and use-by dates.
Taylor Farms advises anyone who believes they have a recalled item to throw it away and says refunds can be obtained from the original place of purchase. People who develop symptoms of illness are encouraged to speak with their physician.
Additional guidance and contact information are available through the Cyclospora Information Hub.