What to know about Taylor Farms, the Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to the cyclosporiasis outbreak
Taylor Farms, a major North American produce supplier, is currently linked to a multi-state cyclosporiasis outbreak associated with shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. The company has voluntarily recalled affected products sourced from central Mexico while maintaining that its branded salad kits remain unaffected.
Why it matters
Foodborne illness outbreaks linked to large-scale suppliers highlight vulnerabilities in the industrial food supply chain and the importance of food safety protocols.
Taylor Farms produces packaged salads and supplies fresh produce to retailers, restaurants, and foodservice customers. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Taylor Farms, a lettuce supplier for Taco Bell, has been linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak. Taylor Farms is one of North America's largest fresh-produce companies. Bruce Taylor and several partners founded the company in 1995. Taylor Farms, a Taco Bell lettuce supplier, has been linked to a five-state cyclosporiasis outbreak . Taylor Farms , founded by Bruce Taylor and several partners in 1995, is a California-based fresh produce company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar enterprise with more than 24,000 employees and 22 production locations across North America. The privately held company supplies packaged salads , fresh-cut vegetables, meal kits, and other prepared foods to grocery stores , restaurants, and food-service customers.
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