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Taco Bell Faces Cyclospora Recall Amid Record Sales Surge

7/31/2026

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Taco Bell Recall

Officials linked a cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell in nine states, prompting removal on July 17 and a recall from 27 states.
The CDC’s July 28 report recorded 6,707 cyclospora cases and 423 hospitalizations, a record; Michigan reported the most.
A July 21 California class action seeks $200 per West Virginia consumer while Taco Bell’s traffic fell 21% by July 23 when lettuce prices rose to $1.86 per head.

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Taco Bell Record

Yum! Brands posted $853 million net income, up from $374 million a year earlier, with $2.17 billion revenue, beating forecasts.
Taco Bell’s Tuesday Drops promotion set a record, with a $1 Mexican Pizza deal driving the highest-ever transactions and loyalty sign-ups.
The Taco Bell app climbed to the #1 free spot on Apple’s store, #2 overall, and #3 on Android, showing strong digital traction.

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Taco Bell Recall

Officials linked a cyclospora outbreak to Taylor Farms lettuce served at Taco Bell in nine states, prompting removal on July 17 and a recall from 27 states.
The CDC’s July 28 report recorded 6,707 cyclospora cases and 423 hospitalizations, a record; Michigan reported the most.
A July 21 California class action seeks $200 per West Virginia consumer while Taco Bell’s traffic fell 21% by July 23 when lettuce prices rose to $1.86 per head.

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