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No solo Taco Bell: brote de parásito vinculado a la lechuga reduce el consumo en restaurantes
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , KVIA ABC-7
· July 20, 2026
· 3 min read
Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Los estadounidenses han reducido el consumo en cadenas de comida con menús cargados de lechuga a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones por el brote de cyclospora. La semana pasada, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) y los Centros para el Control y la ...
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Key takeaway El tráfico de clientes cayó 16,9 % el 15 de julio en comparación con los niveles diarios promedio de Taco Bell este año, según datos nacionales de Placer.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Paso's food scene is likely to feel the ripple effects of the cyclospora outbreak, given the city's affinity for Taco Bell and other affected chains. With multiple locations throughout the city, a decline in customer traffic could impact local employment and sales tax revenue. As the outbreak investigation continues, El Pasoans may be more cautious when dining out, opting for restaurants with minimal or no lettuce on their menus. The economic implications of this outbreak could be significant, particularly if the decline in customer traffic persists. Local health officials will be closely watching the situation, and it's possible that El Paso County may see an increase in reported cases of cyclospora if contaminated lettuce was distributed to local restaurants. The city's residents can expect to see increased scrutiny of food handling and preparation practices at local eateries, and perhaps a shift towards more stringent food safety protocols in the coming weeks.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 20, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Por Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Los estadounidenses han reducido el consumo en cadenas de comida con menús cargados de lechuga a medida que aumentan las preocupaciones por el brote de cyclospora. La semana pasada, la Administración de Alimentos y Medicamentos (FDA) y los Centros para el Control y la ...
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