No Walmart-specific lawsuit, class action, multidistrict litigation, or settlement involving Marketside lettuce has been identified in the sources reviewed for this page. A separate individual lawsuit involving Taco Bell and Taylor Farms was filed in Ohio in July 2026.
Consumers who developed cyclosporiasis after eating recalled Marketside lettuce may request an individual legal review and should preserve purchase and medical records.
Quick Facts
- The recall includes Marketside Iceberg Salad and Marketside Shredded Lettuce sold at select Walmart stores.
- The affected Best if Used By dates run from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
- FDA says no confirmed positive Cyclospora product-test result had been identified as of its July 19 update.
- No Walmart-specific Marketside lettuce lawsuit, MDL, class action, or settlement program has been verified in this review.
Table Of Contents
- Latest News & Updates on Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuits
- What Is the Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall?
- Which Walmart Marketside Lettuce Products Are Recalled?
- Where Were Recalled Marketside Products Sold?
- What Is Cyclospora?
- Reported Risks or Injuries
- How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
- Who May Be Affected?
- Do I Qualify?
- Do I Have a Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuit?
- Important Legal Actions or Recalls
- Potential Compensation
- Legal Process Overview
- Frequently Asked Questions About Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuits
- What is the Walmart Marketside lettuce recall?
- Which Marketside lettuce products are recalled?
- Where were recalled Marketside lettuce products sold?
- Did FDA confirm Cyclospora in Marketside lettuce?
- What symptoms are associated with Cyclospora infection?
- Has a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit been filed?
- Can I file a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit if I was hospitalized?
- What evidence should I save for a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit?
- References
Latest News & Updates on Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuits
July 2026
July 20, 2026 – FDA reported that a Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce sample previously described as positive for Cyclospora was re-reviewed and should be considered a false positive. FDA said there were no confirmed positive Cyclospora product-test results as of July 19, 2026, while the agency continued working with Taylor Farms to ensure implicated product was removed from the market [1, 2].
July 18, 2026 – FDA published Taylor Fresh Foods’ company recall announcement for iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico because of possible Cyclospora contamination. The recall includes Marketside-brand Iceberg Salad and Shredded Lettuce sold at select Walmart stores, as well as multiple foodservice iceberg lettuce products [3].
July 17, 2026 – A complaint was filed electronically in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas in Ohio on behalf of David Ott, who alleges that he developed cyclosporiasis after eating Taco Bell food in June 2026. The complaint names Taco Bell Corp., Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. dba Taylor Farms, and Charter Foods Inc. dba Taco Bell #027999 as defendants [4, 5].
What Is the Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall?
The Walmart Marketside lettuce recall involves Marketside-brand iceberg lettuce products included in Taylor Farms de Mexico’s voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico. FDA says the recall is connected to an ongoing Cyclospora outbreak investigation.
FDA later clarified that the investigation had not produced a confirmed positive Cyclospora product test as of its July 19 update. That testing update does not cancel the recall or end the investigation.
Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico. FDA also recommends discarding recalled lettuce and cleaning and sanitizing surfaces or containers that touched it.
Which Walmart Marketside Lettuce Products Are Recalled?
FDA identifies the following recalled Marketside products sold at select Walmart stores:
- Marketside Iceberg Salad, 12-ounce package, Best if Used By dates from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
- Marketside Iceberg Salad, 24-ounce package, Best if Used By dates from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
- Marketside Shredded Lettuce, 8-ounce package, Best if Used By dates from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
- Marketside Shredded Lettuce, 16-ounce package, Best if Used By dates from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
Consumers should verify package size, Best if Used By date, purchase location, and product details against the FDA recall notice.
Where Were Recalled Marketside Products Sold?
FDA says recalled Marketside-brand iceberg products were sold at select Walmart stores in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The broader Taylor Fresh Foods recall also includes iceberg products distributed to foodservice customers in additional states. Consumers should check the FDA recall notice because distribution details may be updated as the investigation continues.
What Is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic parasite that can cause an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis. People can become infected after consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite [6].
Common symptoms include diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps or pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea, and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may also occur.
Symptoms can last for days, weeks, or longer if untreated and may improve before returning. Prolonged diarrhea may contribute to dehydration and can require medical treatment, particularly when symptoms are severe or persistent.
Reported Risks or Injuries
The reported outbreak cases involve cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora infection. Cyclospora infection can cause prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms, and serious cases may require medical treatment [6].
People who ate recalled Marketside lettuce may have been exposed if the product was part of the Taylor Fresh Foods recall. Exposure evidence may depend on package size, date code, store location, purchase records, and symptom timing.
No Walmart-specific lawsuit was verified in the sources reviewed for this page. Consumers with laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis after eating recalled Marketside lettuce may still have individual legal options depending on exposure proof, diagnosis, damages, and applicable law.
How Does the Problem Occur, and Who May Be Liable?
Cyclospora infection can occur when a person consumes food or water contaminated with the parasite. In this investigation, FDA traceback evidence identified Taylor Farms de Mexico as the supplier of iceberg lettuce used at affected Taco Bell locations and connected recalled Marketside products to the same central Mexico lettuce recall.
A legal investigation may examine growing location, water quality, harvest conditions, sanitation records, distribution records, product testing, recall timing, Walmart receiving records, store-removal practices, customer notice, and communications with regulators.
Potentially responsible parties may include Taylor Fresh Foods, Taylor Farms de Mexico, growers, processors, distributors, retailers, restaurants, logistics companies, or other entities involved in producing, supplying, distributing, selling, or serving recalled iceberg lettuce. Whether Walmart or another retailer has liability depends on the product path, notice timing, store-level facts, applicable state law, and evidence connecting the recalled product to the illness.
FDA’s false-positive clarification makes careful evidence review important. The recall and investigation remain active, but laboratory testing had not confirmed Cyclospora in a product sample as of FDA’s July 19 update.
Who May Be Affected?
Consumers may be affected if they purchased or ate recalled Marketside Iceberg Salad or Marketside Shredded Lettuce sold at select Walmart stores. The affected Best if Used By dates run from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
People may also be affected if they ate recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce through restaurants, foodservice meals, or other channels. Consumers should review the FDA recall notice because the same recall includes additional non-Marketside foodservice iceberg lettuce products.
Customers should contact a healthcare provider if they develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis after eating recalled iceberg lettuce. Families may be affected if illness caused missed work, medical bills, hospitalization, caregiving expenses, travel costs, dehydration, or continuing recovery needs.
Do I Qualify?
- Did you buy or eat recalled Marketside Iceberg Salad or Marketside Shredded Lettuce from Walmart?
- Did the product match one of the recalled package sizes and date ranges?
- Did you later develop symptoms of cyclosporiasis or receive a Cyclospora diagnosis?
- Do you have purchase, product, laboratory, or medical records that may help document your exposure and illness?
A legal review can help determine eligibility by evaluating product identity, exposure timing, diagnosis, treatment, damages, available evidence, potentially responsible parties, and filing deadlines.
Do I Have a Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuit?
If you or a loved one developed cyclosporiasis after eating recalled Marketside lettuce from Walmart, you may have legal options. Contact Schmidt & Clark for a free case review.
Important Legal Actions or Recalls
| Event | Month/Year | Type | Status | Source | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Fresh Foods recall including Marketside iceberg lettuce products | July 2026 | Food recall | Voluntary recall announced; FDA investigation ongoing | FDA recall notice | The recall includes Marketside Iceberg Salad and Marketside Shredded Lettuce sold at select Walmart stores. |
| FDA outbreak and traceback investigation involving iceberg lettuce | July 2026 | Foodborne illness outbreak investigation | Ongoing; no confirmed positive product test as of July 19, 2026 | FDA outbreak advisory | FDA identified Taylor Farms de Mexico through traceback and later clarified that a previously reported positive sample was a false positive. |
| David Ott complaint against Taco Bell Corp., Taylor Farms, and Charter Foods | July 2026 | Foodborne illness lawsuit | Individual complaint filed electronically in Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas | Complaint and filing confirmation | The complaint alleges laboratory-confirmed cyclosporiasis after Taco Bell purchases in Youngstown, Ohio, in June 2026. |
Potential Compensation
Potential compensation may include emergency care, hospitalization, diagnostic testing, stool studies, blood work, prescription medication, follow-up appointments, and future medical expenses.
Additional damages may include pain and suffering, dehydration, prolonged gastrointestinal illness, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, travel expenses, caregiver costs, and out-of-pocket expenses. Severe cases may involve recurring symptoms, extended recovery, or complications requiring additional medical care.
Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Legal Process Overview
Step 1: Free case review. The review begins with where and when the person bought or ate the lettuce, whether the product was recalled Marketside lettuce, and when symptoms began. Medical records, lab results, packaging, receipts, app records, bank statements, and photos may help establish exposure.
Step 2: Investigation. The investigation may examine purchase records, product packaging, store records, outbreak geography, illness timing, stool testing, FDA updates, recall documents, and traceback findings. Attorneys may also review whether the illness pattern matches the outbreak’s reported dates, distribution channels, and recalled products.
Step 3: Filing the claim. A supported claim may allege negligence, strict product liability, breach of warranty, failure to warn, supplier liability, retailer liability, or other food-safety theories. Filing requirements and limitation periods depend on the state, defendants, and date of illness.
Step 4: Discovery and negotiation. The parties may exchange supplier contracts, sanitation records, distribution documents, store-removal records, testing information, complaint data, recall communications, medical records, expert opinions, and witness testimony. Negotiations may focus on exposure proof, diagnostic confirmation, illness severity, hospitalization, lost income, and continuing symptoms.
Step 5: Resolution. A case may resolve through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial. The outcome depends on causation evidence, medical documentation, damages, available defendants, insurance, and applicable defenses.
Frequently Asked Questions About Walmart Marketside Lettuce Recall Lawsuits
What is the Walmart Marketside lettuce recall?
The recall involves Marketside Iceberg Salad and Marketside Shredded Lettuce sold at select Walmart stores. The products are included in Taylor Farms de Mexico’s voluntary recall of iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
Which Marketside lettuce products are recalled?
FDA identifies 12-ounce and 24-ounce Marketside Iceberg Salad and 8-ounce and 16-ounce Marketside Shredded Lettuce. The affected Best if Used By dates run from July 18, 2026, to August 3, 2026.
Where were recalled Marketside lettuce products sold?
FDA says recalled Marketside-brand iceberg products were sold at select Walmart stores in multiple states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, and West Virginia. Consumers should check the FDA recall notice and Walmart purchase records to confirm product identity.
Did FDA confirm Cyclospora in Marketside lettuce?
No confirmed Cyclospora product-test result had been identified as of FDA’s July 19 update. FDA reported that a previously reported positive Taylor Farms de Mexico lettuce sample was re-reviewed and considered a false positive, while the investigation and recall remained active.
What symptoms are associated with Cyclospora infection?
Common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, bloating, gas, nausea, fatigue, loss of appetite, and weight loss. Vomiting, body aches, headache, and fever may also occur, and symptoms can improve and then return.
Has a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit been filed?
No Walmart-specific Marketside lettuce lawsuit was verified in the sources reviewed for this page. A separate individual lawsuit has been filed against Taco Bell Corp., Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. dba Taylor Farms, and Charter Foods Inc. dba Taco Bell #027999.
Can I file a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit if I was hospitalized?
Possibly. Hospitalization, laboratory-confirmed Cyclospora infection, documented exposure to recalled Marketside lettuce, and resulting financial or medical losses may be relevant to an individual claim. Eligibility depends on the available evidence, the facts of the exposure, potentially responsible parties, and applicable state law.
What evidence should I save for a Walmart Marketside lettuce recall lawsuit?
Save the product package, label, Best if Used By date, Walmart receipt, app order, bank record, photos, medical records, stool test results, discharge papers, prescription records, and work-loss records. If the product was discarded, purchase records and medical documentation may still help support exposure and illness timing.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/investigation-5-state-outbreak-cyclospora-illnesses-iceberg-lettuce-july-2026
- https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/fda-says-taylor-farms-cyclospora-finding-was-false-positive-2026-07-20/
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/taylor-fresh-foods-recalls-iceberg-lettuce-central-mexico-because-possible-health-risk
- David Ott v. Taco Bell Corp., Taylor Fresh Foods Inc. dba Taylor Farms, and Charter Foods Inc. dba Taco Bell #027999, Complaint, Mahoning County Court of Common Pleas, filed July 17, 2026.
- Mahoning County electronic filing confirmation, Filing ID 1413798, Civil, Complaint Filed Electronically, received July 17, 2026.
- https://www.fda.gov/food/foodborne-pathogens/cyclospora