# Taylor Farms food safety and workplace reporting issues

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/taylor-farms-food-safety-and-workplace-reporting-issues
> Updated: 2026-09-21T12:22:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Taylor Farms, a major North American salad producer, has faced significant scrutiny regarding safety and contamination issues. An investigation into federal records revealed that between 2021 and 2025, the company frequently failed to submit required workplace injury logs, with some facilities failing to report fatal or serious injuries. This reporting failure occurred alongside a cyclospora outbreak linked to the company’s lettuce from Mexico, which caused thousands of illnesses and two deaths.

Following these events, the company issued a Class I recall for over 223,000 units of 23 different products due to potential Salmonella contamination. The outbreak has reportedly affected 431 people across 27 US states, resulting in 57 hospitalizations. Affected products include fresh jalapeños, guacamole, salsa, dips, sandwiches, and shrimp salads.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Taylor Farms recalls 223,000 products amid Salmonella outbreak

Taylor Farms has recalled over 223,000 products, including jalapeños and guacamole, due to Salmonella risks. The outbreak has caused 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 US states.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-farms-recalls-223000-products-amid-salmonella-outbreak

### 2026-08-26: Taylor Farms failed to report many workplace injuries

Taylor Farms, a major produce supplier linked to a deadly cyclospora outbreak, frequently failed to submit required federal workplace injury reports, according to a Reuters investigation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/taylor-farms-failed-to-report-many-workplace-injuries

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