The Lettuce Lessons: A Cycle of Contamination and Compliance The latest foodborne illness outbreak linked to Taco Bell's shredded iceberg lettuce has left consumers questioning the safety of their meals.
Federal officials have identified the source of Cyclospora in five states as imported Mexican lettuce from Taylor Farms, a supplier previously implicated in an E. coli scandal.
Taylor Farms was found to have multiple violations at its Colorado facility in 2024 by FDA inspectors, yet it appears little was done to address these issues before another incident occurred.