Law firm Marler Clark has filed three lawsuits against Taylor Farms due to an outbreak that originated from Romaine lettuce. Taylor Farms has responded with a statement, saying their product was not the source of the referenced 2024 E. Coli outbreak. "We perform extensive raw and finished product testing on all our product and there was no evidence of contamination. Any reporting that connects Taylor Farms products to these heartbreaking illnesses is dangerous, irresponsible and unfair to the impacted families," the company says in a statement. The company is considering all legal action to defend itself.
Taylor Farms will continue to deliver the safest, healthiest fresh foods in the world. "All of our leafy greens are subjected to a robust sampling and pathogen testing program and are processed in a state-of-the-art facility that uses the latest-available innovative technology and the industry's most advanced USDA-verified wash systems." The company also invests heavily in research, innovation, and enhancements to their food safety program, supported by third-party partnerships and certifications, including GFSI Good Agricultural Practices (GAP) audit, Primus, SQF, CFS, and LGMA.
Frank Yiannas of Smarter FY Solutions comments, "If the FDA lacked sufficient scientific evidence to publicly identify a farm or firm, it would make sense for them not to name a company, as incorrectly identifying or implicating a food or firm without sufficient evidence would be reckless, unfairly damage the livelihood of a farmer and/or producer, and – longer term do more harm than good – to trust in the US FDA and the broader food system."
For more information:
Rachel Molatore
Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc.
press@taylorfarms.com
www.taylorfarms.com