Taylor Farms: All about the Taco Bell lettuce supplier linked to US cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms, headquartered in Salinas, California, is a major producer of fresh-cut vegetables and bagged salads, founded in 1995 by Bruce Taylor.

The company supplies shredded iceberg lettuce to Taco Bell, which is a potential source of the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Cyclospora cayetanensis.

The outbreak has affected thousands across more than 30 states since May 2026, with Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, and New York reporting significant cases.

Symptoms include prolonged watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fatigue, and weight loss; infection can cause dehydration requiring hospital care.

Federal and state investigations are probing fresh produce, particularly leafy greens like lettuce, as the source of contamination.