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food-and-dining10 days ago•4 min saved

Taco Tuesday and National Taco Day Merge for 2026, Triggering Massive Chain Promotions

National Taco Day 2026 falls on October 6, coinciding with Taco Tuesday, a scheduling change implemented in 2024. This alignment has prompted widespread promotions across major chains. Taco Bell partnered with Duolingo for a 'Global Taco Day' event, offering free limited-edition sauce and app subscriptions. Laredo Taco Company at 7-Eleven locations launched buy-one-get-one-free deals, while Margaritas Mexican Restaurant revived its 2-pound eating challenge. Other chains like Del Taco, Chuy's, and Moe's Southwest Grill offered discounted prices or free items to app users and rewards members.

via USA Today|

#duolingo #food-and-dining #laredo-taco-company

health1 month ago•1 min saved

Michigan Study Links Taco Bell Iceberg Lettuce to Record Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

A new report confirms that Michigan's massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is strongly correlated with iceberg lettuce served at Taco Bell. Health officials interviewed over 3,000 patients, finding that nearly 70% consumed food from the chain, and 89.5% of those who ate there reported consuming iceberg lettuce. The outbreak, which peaked in late June and early July, has resulted in over 14,500 cases in Michigan alone, including 356 hospitalizations and two deaths. While the correlation is strong, officials note that causality cannot be definitively proven, and the illness may have stemmed from two distinct contaminated batches of produce.

via The Detroit News|

#cyclosporiasis #food-safety #health

food-news-and-trends1 month ago•54 min saved

Taco Bell Introduces Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco, a Limited-Time Fall Favorite

Taco Bell is reviving its Salt & Straw collaboration with a Salt & Straw Churro Ice Cream Taco and a Salt & Straw Choco‑Waffle Chiller beverage. The new ice cream taco features churro-flavored ice cream in a taco‑shaped waffle cone, with a crackable chocolate shell, and will roll out nationwide starting Sept. 1 for $3.99 (while supplies last). A Salt & Straw Tacolate/Chiller item will also be available, with selective Live Más Café locations serving the beverage in Southern California, Dallas, Houston, and Las Vegas.

via Yahoo|

#churro #food-news-and-trends #ice-cream-taco

health1 month ago•24 min saved

Lettuce-linked Cyclospora outbreak widens to three more states, sickening thousands

FDA reports a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico has expanded to Georgia, Tennessee and Texas, bringing total illnesses to 11,458 across 20 states with hospitalizations and two deaths; Michigan remains the hardest-hit state, and the CDC notes symptoms typically begin about a week after infection. The outbreak—one of the largest foodborne events in recent U.S. history—has also ripple effects on produce shopping and supply chains tied to Taco Bell, prompting changes in consumer behavior around fresh greens.

via New York Post|

#cyclospora #fda #health

entertainment1 month ago•11 min saved

John Oliver Goes Off on the Subscriptions Epidemic

John Oliver rails against the ever-growing world of subscription services on Last Week Tonight, mocking everything from books and music to Taco Bell’s 'Taco Lover’s Pass' and other renewals to illustrate how universal, annoying subscriptions have become.

via HuffPost|

#entertainment #humor #john-oliver

health2 months ago•4 min saved

FDA data show Taco Bell received only a sliver of Taylor Farms' recalled lettuce

An FDA enforcement report shows that of 236,192 recalled cases of Cyclospora-tainted Taylor Farms lettuce, only about 5,900 cases (2.5%) went to Taco Bell’s parent Yum Brands; the rest went to Walmart Marketside (46%), Taylor Farms’ own brand (29%), Cross Valley Farms (8%), Sysco (4.9%), Markon (3.15%), and other distributors, with additional shares to restaurants like Subway and Jack in the Box. The outbreak has sickened more than 23,000 people across 47 states, caused two deaths, and raises questions about recall transparency and where all recalled lettuce ended up.

via Ars Technica|

#cyclospora #fda #health

health2 months ago•398 min saved

Expanded cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to central Mexico lettuce reaches six more states

The CDC says the cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms has expanded to six additional states (Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina), bringing the total to 15 states including Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Missouri reports 1,095 cases; most illnesses have been traced to lettuce from central Mexico, prompting Taylor Farms to recall iceberg lettuce from that source distributed to 27 states. The FDA hasn’t identified other sources yet. With an incubation of up to about two weeks, the timing of diagnoses can lag recall efforts; Michigan has reported the first related deaths. Overall, the outbreak has seen more than 22,000 cases and 517 hospitalizations. Authorities caution that the newly linked states may reflect recall timing rather than ongoing spread, while investigations continue.

via NBC News|

#cyclosporiasis #health #lettuce

irl2 months ago•13 min saved

Taco Bell Quietly Knew About Cyclospora Outbreak Weeks Before Public Warnings

Kotaku reports, citing Bloomberg’s public records, that Yum Brands was told by Michigan health officials on July 2 about a Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell locations and discussed potential interventions to curb future cases; by July 7 signs outside stores indicated lettuce and other ingredients were being removed, and Taco Bell publicly confirmed the recall on July 14, followed by a company apology on July 18. The CDC says the outbreak has sickened more than 6,700 people across 45 states and contributed to at least two deaths, with investigators still examining other possible sources.

via Kotaku|

#cyclospora #irl #lettuce

entertainment2 months ago•19 min saved

Oliver Blames Trump, RFK Jr. for Slow Cyclospora Response

On Last Week Tonight, John Oliver covers a cyclospora outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce at Taco Bell, jokes about the illness’s severity, and argues that funding and staffing cuts at the FDA and CDC under the Trump era and RFK Jr. have hampered the public-health response, as Taco Bell moves to remove affected lettuce; the segment closes with satire and a call for swifter action on food safety.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#cyclospora #entertainment #fda-cdc

business2 months ago•4 min saved

Taco Bell bets on lettuce-free, $1 deals to win back diners after cyclospora scare

Taco Bell is promoting lettuce-free items and $1 promotions (including Mexican pizza) after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, removing the affected lettuce and aiming to revive foot traffic. The company, backed by a supportive CEO letter, faces ongoing investigation uncertainties as authorities note epidemiological evidence linking the lettuce to the outbreak, while customers react with mixed responses.

via New York Post|

#business #cyclospora #discounts

business2 months ago•7 min saved

Taco Bell slashes prices on lettuce-free items to rebound after cyclospora outbreak

Taco Bell is offering lettuce-free menu items at deep discounts, including a $1 Mexican pizza, to win back customers after a cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms. Nine states reported cases, Yum! Brands’ shares have fallen, and the company has removed the affected lettuce as the FDA continues its investigation, while the promotions aim to revive foot traffic.

via Fox News|

#business #cyclospora #lettuce-recall

business2 months ago•327 min saved

Cyclospora outbreak trims Taco Bell sales, testing Yum Brands

Taco Bell sales fell 2% from the end of June through July 27 as US health officials tied the outbreak to the chain; nearly 1,900 people across nine states became ill and about 100 hospitalized with no deaths. The brand moved to remove lettuce from Taylor Farms after officials identified it as the likely source; foot traffic plunged about 30% in mid-July and was still about 20% below its daily average by July 23. Yum Brands posted a strong quarterly result overall (net income $853 million; 3% worldwide sales growth across KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell), with CEO Chris Turner calling the impact temporary and note that promotions like $1 lettuce-free items aided a recovery. Shares dipped at first but recovered after the earnings call.

via CNN|

#business #cyclospora-outbreak #food-safety

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Yum Brands delivers mixed Q2 as Taco Bell outbreak looms over growth

Yum Brands posted a mixed Q2 2026: revenue of $2.17 billion and adjusted EPS of $1.62 (above expectations on EPS but below revenue consensus), net income $853 million, and 12% net revenue growth. Global same-store sales rose 3% (Taco Bell +7%, KFC +2%, Pizza Hut -1%). The results reflect performance before the cyclospora outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce, which has driven double-digit traffic declines and could threaten Yum’s growth engine; management did not provide full-year guidance. Yum also disclosed the planned sale of Pizza Hut and Yum China to LongRange Capital for $2.7 billion. The article notes broader industry softness and mentions Chipotle’s late July sales impact tied to lettuce concerns.

via CNBC|

#business #cyclospora-outbreak #earnings

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Taco Bell runs $1 Mexican Pizza promo for one day amid lettuce-related outbreak concerns

Taco Bell is offering its Mexican Pizza for $1 at participating locations and via the app for one day (through 11:59 p.m. PT on July 28), following last week’s $1 Enchirito promotion. The move comes as the chain faces a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce and has removed Taylor Farms lettuce from its supply chain; the discount is limited to one Mexican Pizza per order.

via USA Today|

#business #cyclosporiasis #mexican-pizza

business2 months ago•5 min saved

Cyclospora Rumors Drive Reduced Taco Bell Hours, Workers Say

Rumors of a cyclospora outbreak prompt Taco Bell to pull lettuce, leading to slashed shifts and wage concerns as stores slow down; management cited precautionary lettuce removal and AI-ordering rollout, while awaiting official comment.

via New York Post|

#business #cyclospora #hours