The FDA revealed that only 2.5% of Taylor Farms' recalled contaminated lettuce was distributed to Taco Bell, with the majority (46%) going to Walmart's Marketside brand and 29% to Taylor Farms' own brand. The Cyclospora outbreak linked to the feces-tainted lettuce has sickened over 23,000 people across 47 states, with two deaths and over 500 hospitalizations.
Background
Cyclospora is a diarrheal parasite found in contaminated produce, typically from fertilized soil or water. Taylor Farms has faced scrutiny for its ties to the Trump administration and reluctance to cooperate with outbreak investigations.
- Source
- Ars Technica
- Published
- Aug 12, 2026 at 02:00 AM
- Score
- 5.0 / 10