Michigan couple sues Taco Bell, Taylor Farms over Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce
A Michigan couple has filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and supplier Taylor Farms following a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce. The outbreak has resulted in over 1,600 confirmed illnesses across five states.
Why it matters
The lawsuit highlights ongoing food safety concerns and the legal accountability of major fast-food chains and their supply chain partners during public health crises.
A Michigan couple has filed a federal lawsuit, through their attorneys, OFT Law PLLC, against Taco Bell and produce supplier Taylor Farms, alleging they became seriously ill after eating contaminated lettuce during a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell restaurants.
The complaint, filed July 17 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, names Taco Bell Corp., Taco Bell of America LLC and Taylor Fresh Foods Inc., doing business as Taylor Farms, as defendants.
Plaintiffs Preston and Marie Parrish from Durand allege they ate food containing shredded iceberg lettuce at a Taco Bell restaurant in Shiawassee County on June 30 and later contracted cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite.
The lawsuit claims the lettuce served at the restaurant was contaminated and supplied by Taylor Farms.
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