Cyclospora outbreak has hurt Taco Bell but sales are already improving, Yum Brands CEO says

Yum Brands reported that a cyclospora outbreak connected to Taco Bell restaurants has created a meaningful near-term sales impact for the chain. The parasitic outbreak, which the Food and Drug Administration linked to iceberg lettuce served by Taco Bell in mid-July, has resulted in significant traffic declines at locations. Through July 27 in the current quarter, Taco Bell’s U.S. same-store sales have fallen 2%, with daily traffic plunging by double-digit percentages according to tracking