https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yum-says-taco-bell-sales-are-improving-after-cyclospora-outbreak-falloutContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yum-says-taco-bell-sales-are-improving-after-cyclospora-outbreak-fallouthttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/yum-says-taco-bell-sales-are-improving-after-cyclospora-outbreak-fallout#u187141Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:55:26 +0000Taco Bell sales are climbing again after a cyclospora parasite outbreak tied to lettuce served at its restaurants slowed customer visits and weighed on third-quarter results. The food-safety issue caused U.S. same-store sales to drop four percent, interrupting a growth period for Yum Brands' largest domestic business. Despite the sales slump, Yum Brands reported that overall revenue rose and earnings beat estimates. Company executives stated that Taco Bell is recovering faster than anticipated, with same-store sales improving consistently after the summer disruption.Why it mattersThe para