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Taylor Farms faces scrutiny amid major US cyclospora outbreak
Taylor Farms, a major North American produce supplier, is facing scrutiny amid a massive cyclospora outbreak in the United States. The CDC reports over 17,000 laboratory-confirmed cases across 20 states, with authorities linking the outbreak to the company’s lettuce sourced from Mexico.
A Reuters review of federal records found that Taylor Farms frequently failed to submit required workplace injury logs, including at facilities where serious or fatal injuries occurred. While the company stated that gaps in electronic submissions have been addressed and that employee safety is a priority, the reporting rate remains below the industry average.
In response to the growing health crisis, the USDA is shuttering two research projects used to study the cyclospora parasite, citing a lack of congressional funding. Meanwhile, Taylor Farms maintains it invests over $200 million annually in food safety, though critics note these private audits are not subject to public regulatory oversight.
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention · Food and Drug Administration · Occupational Safety and Health Administration · Taylor Farms · United States Department of Agriculture
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. authorities have linked the cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms lettuce originating from Mexico. www.carriermanagement.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A review of federal records indicates Taylor Farms frequently failed to submit required workplace injury logs. www.carriermanagement.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The USDA is closing two research projects dedicated to studying the cyclospora parasite. www.livenowfox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The CDC reports over 17,000 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across 20 states. www.livenowfox.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Taylor Farms claims to invest more than $200 million annually in food safety. businessmodelanalyst.com