Taco Bell Outbreak: 2,600+ Ill After Supply Chain Traceback to Single Lettuce Supplier
A cyclosporiasis outbreak with over 2,600 confirmed cases has been linked through FDA traceback to a single supplier of shredded iceberg lettuce, reported to be Taylor Farms. The incident highlights the vulnerabilities of concentrated fresh-produce sourcing and the critical need for robust supplier auditing and rapid traceability in food supply chains.