Taylor Farms Expands Iceberg Lettuce Recall to 27 States

Taylor Farms de Mexico initiated a voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico following a multistate outbreak of Cyclospora infections. The recall affects products distributed to 27 U.S. states and was announced after reports of illnesses linked to the lettuce.

The recall, which began on July 17, 2026, includes Marketside-brand iceberg salad and shredded lettuce sold at Walmart stores. The affected products have “Best if Used By” dates ranging from July 18 to August 3, 2026, and were distributed between June 29 and July 16, 2026.

According to the FDA, the recall was expanded after a Cyclospora outbreak was linked to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell locations in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia. There have been 1,644 reported infections and 94 hospitalizations associated with the outbreak, but no deaths have been reported.

The list of states affected by the recall includes Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

What the numbers show

• 1,644 Cyclospora infections and 94 hospitalizations reported
• Recall covers products distributed from June 29 to July 16, 2026
• Marketside lettuce with “Best if Used By” dates from July 18 to August 3, 2026, is affected

FDA officials stated that a sample of shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico tested positive for Cyclospora, but that particular sample was not included in the current recall. Taylor Farms has stopped receiving product from the implicated lot and has suspended distribution of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.

Taylor Farms de Mexico posted the recall notice on its website, and the FDA published the notice on July 18, 2026. The company has notified its customers and advised consumers to discard any recalled iceberg lettuce products and not to consume them.

Taylor Farms stated that FDA traceback identified a specific independent farm as the likely source of the contamination. Although this farm represents less than 1% of the U.S. iceberg lettuce supply, Taylor Farms has removed all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico from its distribution indefinitely.

The company expanded the recall as a precaution and has communicated with customers about the steps taken. Distribution of iceberg lettuce from central Mexico will remain suspended while the situation is reviewed.

* This article is based on publicly available information at the time of writing.