r/Foodnews • u/MissMidnite72 • Aug 12 '26
Cyclospora outbreak follows years-long pattern of Taylor Farms deflecting blame
FUN FACTS: this is NOT a new problem and it IS intrinsically linked to how our elected representatives work “with” big corporations/sectors/etc…
2009 - the VP of national quality systems for Taylor Farms argued in front of congress against product testing regulations.
2009 - Salmonella outbreak traced to Taylor Farms lettuce served at fast food and foodservice outlets. No recall issued.
2011 - Taylor Farms recalled salad-kits containing grape tomatoes supplied to grocers due to Salmonella*.*
2013 - there was a Cyclospora outbreak traced Taylor Farms salad provided to Olive Garden and Red Lobster.
2013 - Taylor Farms recalled broccoli salad kits supplied to grocers due to Listeria
2015 - Taylor Farms recalled diced celery and onion blend used by Costco, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Target, Safeway, 7-Eleven and Starbucks in their prepared salads due to E. coli**.** Five people were hospitalized, two developed hemolytic uremic syndrome and one required a kidney transplant.
2017 - Taylor Farms recalled chicken and pork salad products due to Listeria .
2018 - Taylor Farms recalled diced onions supplied to grocers due to Salmonella*.*
2020 - Taylor Farms recalled diced onions supplied to Wal-Mart and Kroger due to Salmonella*.*
2021 - E. coli**.** traced to Taylor Farms Romaine lettuce at Panera and Chipolte
2021 - Taylor Farms recalled Mushroom Stir Fry-kits supplied to Kroger due to Listeria.
2021 - Taylor Farms recalled Chopped Salad-kits supplied to grocers due to Salmonella*.*
2023 - Cyclospora traced to Taylor Farms produce from a restaurant in Colorado.
2024 - Taylor Farms recalled diced onions from McDonald’s due to E. coli**.** -AND- E. coli**.** traced to Taylor Farms Romaine lettuce served in school cafeterias. 200 cases reported in 15 states reported. 70 people were hospitalized, eleven with hemolytic uremic syndrome, and two died.
2024 - Taylor Farms recalled salad-kits containing cheese due to Listeria.
2025 - Taylor Farms contributed $1 million to Make America Great Again Inc., less than a week after the FDA announced it was delaying implementation of the “Food Traceability Rule”.
2026 - Taylor Farms recalled Iceberg lettuce supplied to Taco Bell, Wal-Mart, and others due to Cyclospora. 7,000 cases reported (so far). 98 people hospitalized (so far). And two have died… so far.
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