'Nobody wants it': Lettuce prices see record-setting plunge as cyclospora spooks consumers
A produce worker stocks shelves near romaine lettuce at a supermarket in Washington, Nov. 20, 2018.Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP |...
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Wendy's stock jumps on report of potential takeover bid from Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management
Wendy's logo sign is seen in Chicago, Illinois, July 29, 2026.Marcin Golba | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesShares of Wendy's jumped...
Taylor Farms recalls salsa, guacamole on salmonella outbreak, intensifying food-safety fears
The logo of Taylor Farms Mexico is seen at the company's facilities, in Doctor Mora, Guanajuato state, Mexico, July 20,...
Cyclospora fears lead consumers to lose their appetite for salads
People shop at the Union Square Greenmarket on August 07, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty...
Burger King overtakes Wendy's as the nation's second-largest burger chain
Burger King and Wendy's signage.Getty ImagesBurger King has overtaken Wendy's as the second-largest burger chain in the U.S. by systemwide...
Sweetgreen cuts full-year outlook as cyclospora fears weigh on sales
Pedestrians pass by a Sweetgreen restaurant on Aug. 4, 2026 in San Francisco, California.Heather Diehl | Getty ImagesSweetgreen on Thursday...
Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King's U.S. business soars
A general view of logo and signage for a Burger King, Home of the Whopper on January 29, 2026 in...
Salad and Go files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after cyclospora fears worsened its challenges
A Salad and Go restaurant in Phoenix, Az.Source: Google EarthSalad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and is...
Chipotle stock falls on potential link to salmonella outbreak in Minnesota
Employees serve customers at the first Chipotle fast-food restaurant in northeastern Mexico on its opening day in San Pedro Garza...
McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as its U.S. president as growth in its largest market slows
Skye Anderson, president of McDonald's USASource: McDonald'sMcDonald's announced that company veteran Skye Anderson will lead its U.S. business, effective Tuesday,...
McDonald's earnings beat estimates, chain announces new U.S. head to accelerate growth
The sun illuminates a corporate logo for McDonald's on the front of their restaurant on 72nd Street on May 4...
Michigan confirms first two deaths in cyclospora outbreak
Wildpixel | Istock | Getty ImagesMichigan health authorities on Monday reported the first two deaths from the ongoing cyclospora outbreak.The...
Cyclospora outbreak has hurt Taco Bell but sales are already improving, Yum Brands CEO says
The Taco Bell logo is displayed at a Taco Bell restaurant on July 14, 2026 in Pasadena, California. Mario Tama...
Jersey Mike's stock falls 7% in public market debut after pricing shares at $23
Shares of Jersey Mike's fell about 7% during trading on Thursday afternoon after the company made its public market debut...
Chipotle hikes same-store sales forecast, says cyclospora fears hit sales in late July
A customer prepares to eat at the first Chipotle fast-food restaurant in northeastern Mexico on its opening day in San...
Starbucks stock jumps as coffee giant raises full-year outlook
Starbucks on Wednesday raised its full-year outlook after reporting its fourth straight quarter of same-store sales growth.For fiscal 2026, Starbucks...
Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell will steal the spotlight from Yum Brands' earnings
Customers enter a Taco Bell restaurant in La Cañada Flintridge, California, on July 14, 2026.Mario Tama | Getty ImagesYum Brands...
Coca-Cola tops earnings estimates, hikes full-year outlook as demand for drinks climbs
Coca-Cola on Tuesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped Wall Street's estimates, fueled by higher demand for its drinks.The...
Consolidated food supply may be worsening cyclospora outbreaks, experts say
Vegetables on display in a grocery store on August 15, 2025 in Delray Beach, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty ImagesThe...
RFK Jr. says cyclospora outbreak is 'under control'
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., speaks during a press conference at the Health and Human...
