Taylor Farms lettuce recall hits Taco Bell, Yum Brands

Taylor Farms has recalled iceberg lettuce sourced from Mexico after health officials linked the product to a cyclospora outbreak at Taco Bell restaurants. The recall affects supplies distributed to Taco Bell locations. The total number of impacted stores has not been disclosed.

Cyclospora is a parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness, including diarrhea and cramping. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is investigating the outbreak. No fatalities have been reported.

Yum! Brands, which owns Taco Bell, has not issued a statement on the outbreak's financial impact. The company's Alpha Score sits at 43 out of 100, a Mixed reading that reflects neutral sentiment on the stock. See the YUM stock page for further data.

The recall adds to food safety pressures for Taylor Farms, which has faced similar issues in recent years. The investigation is ongoing.