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Lawsuit Targets Taco Bell, Taylor Farms Over Lettuce Outbreak

8/22/2026

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Kebert Sues TacoBell

Heather Kebert filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms in Pennsylvania federal court.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms may have reached nine additional states.
Taco Bell removed the implicated lettuce from all U.S. restaurants after the outbreak.
Attorney Rob Peirce said the suit aims to reveal contamination sources and improve safety protocols.

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Sysco Halts Lettuce

Wholesale lettuce prices fell 73% in July, a record drop tied to the outbreak.
Salinas Valley growers lost revenue after demand fell.
Sysco stopped selling Taylor Farms Mexican iceberg lettuce and shifted sourcing, CEO Kevin Hourican said.
Taylor Farms spends over $200 million annually on food-safety testing, exceeding industry guidance.
Taylor Farms has donated more than $4 million to the Center for Produce Safety since 2007.

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Kebert Sues TacoBell

Heather Kebert filed a lawsuit against Taco Bell and Taylor Farms in Pennsylvania federal court.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said recalled iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms may have reached nine additional states.
Taco Bell removed the implicated lettuce from all U.S. restaurants after the outbreak.
Attorney Rob Peirce said the suit aims to reveal contamination sources and improve safety protocols.

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