The FDA’s August 8, 2026 report expands details about Taylor Farms’ July lettuce recall, attributing the action to potential Cyclospora contamination and identifying roughly 236,192 affected cases. Major recipients named include Walmart’s Marketside (109,476 cases), Subway (8,075 cases), Jack in the Box (5,130 cases) and Yum! Brands (5,900 cases), with Taco Bell specifically mentioned. The produce originated in Mexico and was distributed to many U.S. states, and consumer advocates criticized Taylor Farms for using obscure abbreviations that could reduce transparency.
FDA Report Expands Details on Taylor Farms Lettuce Recall Linked to Potential Cyclospora
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A new FDA report published on Saturday, August 8, 2026, provides expanded details about the July 2026 lettuce recall initiated by Taylor Farms, citing possible Cyclospora contamination.
What the report says
The FDA’s report identifies “Potential Cyclospora contamination” as the reason for the recall, which covers approximately 236,192 cases of iceberg and romaine lettuce. Some of the recalled product was reportedly blended with other produce items, including carrots and red cabbage.
Retailers and foodservice customers named
- Walmart (Marketside) — 109,476 cases listed as “iceberg salad” and “shredded lett” (likely shorthand for shredded lettuce).
- Subway — 8,075 cases described as “shred lettuce,” with additional entries for “iceberg only products.”
- Jack in the Box — 5,130 cases of iceberg lettuce reportedly removed.
- Yum! Brands — 5,900 cases attributed to the company; among its chains, Taco Bell is the only one explicitly named in the recall documentation to date.
- Other accounts listed in the report include Cross Valley Farms (often abbreviated as “CV”), Peak Lettuce Salad, Markon, and Sysco.
Where the product originated and was distributed
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA – JULY 29: Packages of Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Chopped Kit are displayed for sale in the refrigerated produce department at a Costco Wholesale warehouse on July 29, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
The FDA says the affected produce originated in Mexico and was distributed to numerous U.S. states, including: 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.
Transparency concerns
On July 21, the Consumer Federation of America criticized Taylor Farms for using abbreviated account codes (for example, “CV” for Cross Valley Farms and “MKTSD” for Walmart’s Marketside) in earlier disclosures. The consumer group said those abbreviations could make it difficult for shoppers to identify which retailers or foodservice operators received recalled product.
What consumers should do
If you purchased prepackaged iceberg or romaine lettuce, mixed salad items, or products from the brands and restaurants named above, check the product packaging or contact the retailer for lot codes and recall notices. Anyone who develops gastrointestinal symptoms after consuming these products should seek medical attention and inform their provider about possible Cyclospora exposure.
Photo caption: Packages of Taylor Farms Sweet Kale Chopped Kit on sale at a Costco in Arlington, Virginia, on July 29, 2026, illustrate how widely some products tied to the supplier circulated through retail chains. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
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