Taylor Farms has been connected to a cyclosporiasis outbreak in summer 2026 involving 72 cases, prompting a recall of iceberg lettuce distributed to 27 states and multiple retailers. The company made a $1 million political donation in March 2025 shortly after an FDA traceability rule delay, amid six Cyclospora outbreaks this year and ten other open FDA investigations. Budget and staffing cuts at the FDA and CDC under the Trump administration coincide with these events.