Taylor Farms Linked to E. Coli and Cyclosporiasis Outbreaks

Recent investigations have revealed connections between Taylor Farms, a major produce supplier, and outbreaks of foodborne illnesses. The company supplied shredded lettuce to Taco Bell, which has been associated with a cyclosporiasis outbreak affecting at least five states.

Previously, Taylor Farms was linked to an E. coli outbreak related to contaminated onions. Additionally, the company was identified in an earlier cyclosporiasis outbreak involving salad mix. These incidents highlight ongoing concerns about food safety practices in relation to produce supplied by the company.

In a 2008 photograph, workers are shown packing lettuces at a Taylor Farms field located in Guanajuato, Mexico. The image underscores the global scale of operations that produce suppliers like Taylor Farms operate, emphasizing the complexity of tracking food safety from field to table.