Taco Bell Sells Mexican Pizza for $1 as Cyclospora Outbreak Cuts Traffic
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 31
Taco Bell Sells Mexican Pizza for $1 as Cyclospora Outbreak Cuts Traffic
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 31
Summary
$1 Mexican pizzas went on sale for one day at participating Taco Bell locations as the chain pushed lettuce-free items to blunt fallout from a cyclospora outbreak.
Nine states reported Taco Bell-linked cyclosporiasis cases, and the FDA said epidemiological evidence still supports recalling Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico.
Foot traffic has fallen daily since July 13, while Yum! Brands shares are down nearly 10% since July 10, underscoring the outbreak's business hit.
Taco Bell says it removed the affected lettuce in mid-July and has followed with other $1 lettuce-free promotions, including Enchiritos and regular nacho fries for app rewards members.