Taco Bell has seen a decline in U.S. sales amid customer concerns over a cyclospora outbreak linked to shredded lettuce, with Yum Brands reporting that the chain’s same-store sales fell 2% so far in the July-September period. The update comes after the outbreak was connected to shredded iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants in several U.S. states.
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US Diners Avoid Restaurants as Cyclosporiasis Fears Hit Lettuce Sales
WASHINGTON, July 29, 2026: U.S. consumers are cutting back on restaurant visits and buying less fresh lettuce as fears surrounding a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak continue to spread, affecting restaurant chains, grocery sales and the broader fresh produce market.