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Taylor Farms to Remove Products After Lettuce Is Linked to Cyclospora Cases
The New York Times • • business
Key Points:
- Taylor Farms, a major producer of leafy greens, is voluntarily removing its iceberg lettuce products linked to a cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened over 1,600 people.
- The outbreak has been traced to iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms to certain Taco Bell restaurants, according to CDC officials.
- Taylor Farms responded promptly to FDA information and emphasized its commitment to proactive safety measures.
- Founded in 1995 in California’s Salinas Valley, Taylor Farms now generates over $7 billion annually and supplies a significant portion of salad kits in the U.S.
- The company does not disclose specific grocery stores or restaurants that use its products, maintaining confidentiality in its sales channels.
