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PUBLIC HEALTH ALERTS • UNITED STATES
Yum revenue rises as Taco Bell sales face fallout from Cyclospora outbreak
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Yum Brands’ revenue rose 4% to $2.05 billion in the third quarter, while Taco Bell’s same-store sales declined after a summer Cyclospora outbreak. CNBC reports the outbreak was tied to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants.
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Why it matters
The sales decline affects Taco Bell and its parent company, while the reported foodborne illness outbreak is relevant to customers and restaurant food-safety oversight. The articles provide no count of illnesses or estimate of wider public-health effects.
What happens next
The articles report the latest quarterly results but give no new outbreak update, illness figures or next regulatory steps.
Any updated information on outbreak cases or its source
Whether Taco Bell’s same-store sales recover in later results