What to know about Taylor Farms amid the cyclospora outbreak
Summary
Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce linked to a large outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite causing severe diarrhea. The outbreak has sickened over 5,000 people, much higher than normal, and Taylor Farms is a major supplier of lettuce in the U.S.Key Facts
- Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause diarrhea lasting days or weeks.
- Over 5,000 cases of cyclospora have been reported in the current outbreak, compared to the usual 200-1,000 per year.
- Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after it was linked to some Taco Bell restaurants.
- The company employs 25,000 people and had $6 billion in revenue in 2022.
- Taylor Farms supplies lettuce to big retailers like Walmart, Costco, and restaurant chains including McDonald’s and Taco Bell.
- The FDA initially found contaminated lettuce but later said the positive test was a false alarm.
- Despite the false positive, the FDA continues to investigate and supports the ongoing recall.
- Cyclospora testing is more complicated than for other pathogens like E. coli or Salmonella.
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