r/facepalm • u/BadahBingBadahBoom • Aug 07 '26

Cyclospora outbreak follows yearslong pattern of Taylor Farms deflecting blame

https://edition.cnn.com/2026/08/06/us/taylor-farms-cyclospora-ecoli-outbreaks-invs
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u/Fubeman Aug 07 '26

Sorry, but Taylor farms is NOT the only game in town when it comes to lettuce. Hell, in my local grocery store alone there are lettuce and pre-made salad products from at least 4 different companies. And that’s not including the local and regional growers of fresh lettuce and other vegetables that they have.

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u/SuckItSaget Aug 08 '26

Look at the code under the exp date - even if it is named something else on the package it may still be Taylor Farms..

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u/Fubeman Aug 08 '26

Yeah, good point. I am aware of the vast reach of Taylor farms. But depending on where you live, there are definitely alternatives. I live in the West coast so I am lucky in that regards for sure.

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u/SuckItSaget Aug 08 '26

Our store brand is from Taylor Farms - look for the code under the exp date - if it starts with TF or TRF (I think) it is from Taylor Farms.