Lettuce-linked parasite outbreak in the US hits Taco Bell where it hurts the most
Taco Bell customer traffic plunged after a parasite outbreak in the US linked to shredded iceberg lettuce triggered thousands of cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan. Yum Brands shares have fallen sharply, while restaurant chains including Chipotle, Panera, Chopt and Sweetgreen also saw weaker customer visits as the food safety scare spread across the industry.
Source articleUS parasite outbreak hurts Taco Bell and QSR peers; limited direct India impact but sentiment may weigh on domestic QSR stocks briefly.
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