Ex-Taylor Farms Exec Allegedly Embezzled Millions for Lavish Lifestyle

A former Tennessee boss for Taylor Farms — recently in the headlines for links to the disgusting outbreak of diarrhea-causing cyclosporiasis — allegedly stole more than $32 million from the fresh-food giant in a sprawling scheme that bankrolled a $5.5 million Hawaii mansion, a 400-acre California ranch and lavish spending on “gambling and women,” according to an explosive federal lawsuit.

Brian Thure, who ran Taylor Farms Tennessee for roughly 14 years, allegedly treated the company like a personal piggy bank — putting family members, his chef, chauffeur, personal trainer and even an aquarium attendant on the payroll while funneling millions through bogus expenses and an alleged sham contractor, Taylor Farms claims.

The blockbuster allegations come as the company is at the center of a massive multistate cyclospora outbreak linked by federal health officials to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and processed or supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico.