The FDA has not eliminated Taylor Farms as the source of the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce, with testing still active. The agency's investigation continues even as Taylor Farms de Mexico remains under scrutiny following the earlier removal of Central Mexico iceberg from the supply chain.
This is a meaningful update because it signals the investigation is still live and unresolved — buyers and category managers who hoped for a clean bill of health don't have one yet. The lettuce category has already seen significant consumer behavior shifts and supply chain disruptions tied to this outbreak.
Watch for any new FDA communication that either narrows or expands the scope of implicated product. Retailers managing lettuce placement and promotional decisions should treat this as an active situation until the agency issues a formal update.