Taylor Farms Past Recalls and Outbreaks Timeline
Summary
Taylor Farms has been connected to multiple recalls and investigations related to foodborne illnesses over 17 years, involving bacteria like salmonella, E. coli, and cyclospora. The company is currently being investigated following a cyclospora outbreak linked to its shredded iceberg lettuce from Mexico, alongside a separate salmonella inquiry.Key Facts
- Taylor Farms has faced food safety issues since at least 2009.
- Pathogens involved include salmonella, E. coli, and cyclospora. These can cause serious illness.
- A recent cyclospora outbreak was traced to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
- The company disputes some outbreak links but has cooperated with regulators and taken corrective actions.
- Taylor Farms invests over $200 million annually on food safety efforts.
- The company helped fund the Center for Produce Safety and follows strict food traceability rules.
- A 2009 salmonella outbreak involving shredded lettuce sickened at least 157 people in the U.S. and Canada without a recall.
- Illnesses linked to Taylor Farms products have ranged from mild digestive problems to serious cases like kidney failure in children.
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