A recent multistate parasitic outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce has thrust Taylor Farms, one of North America's largest fresh produce suppliers, back into the public health spotlight.
As federal health officials continue investigating a Cyclospora outbreak that appears much larger than the verified numbers suggest, industry observers note that this is far from the first time the agricultural giant has faced regulatory turbulence.
A history of recalls
The Cyclospora investigation is among a recurring series of food safety notices and voluntary recalls involving Taylor Farms products in recent years.
October 2024: Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled yellow onions supplied to food-service clients following a multistate E. coli outbreak linked to quarter-pound hamburgers.
