Yum Falls on Reports Linking Taco Bell to Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Dow Jones07-15 01:46

1346 ET - Shares of Taco Bell owner Yum Brands are down after The Washington Post reported that federal and state authorities are investigating possible links between the restaurant chain and the multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak, citing two people familiar with the investigation. Taco Bell didn't respond to the Post's requests for comments, but reports indicate that some restaurants in Michigan have temporarily pulled items including lettuce, pico de gallo, and guacamole from menus. BTIG analysts wrote last week that extended media coverage tying Taco Bell to the outbreak could impact same-store sales. Shares of Yum Brands fall 2.7%. (elias.schisgall@wsj.com)

 

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July 14, 2026 13:46 ET (17:46 GMT)

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