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Taco Bell tiene un problema de diarrea
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· July 17, 2026
· 5 min read
Análisis por David Goldman, CNN
Taco Bell ha sido la estrella del sector de la comida rápida durante varios años. Pero ahora, la empresa se enfrenta a la peor pesadilla de un restaurante: un brote de diarrea explosiva.
La lechuga iceberg picada vendida en algunos locales de Taco Bell del Medi...
Key takeaway El jueves, Taco Bell anunció que había retirado de su cadena de suministro nacional, por precaución, la lechuga potencialmente afectada y que buscaría un proveedor sustituto en un plazo de 24 horas para determinados estados.
Why this matters in The El Paso
El Pasoans who frequent Taco Bell locations in the city may be relieved to know that the contaminated lettuce was limited to certain Midwestern states. However, the incident still has implications for local consumers, who may be more cautious when visiting their favorite fast-food chains. The fact that Taco Bell has a significant presence in El Paso , with multiple locations throughout the city, means that the company's reputation and customer loyalty will be put to the test. As the city's residents continue to support local businesses, they will be watching to see how Taco Bell responds to this crisis and ensures the safety of its food. The company's ability to quickly remove the contaminated lettuce from its supply chain and find a new supplier will be crucial in maintaining customer trust. El Pasoans will be eager to see if Taco Bell can bounce back from this setback and continue to provide safe and affordable food options.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Análisis por David Goldman, CNN
Taco Bell ha sido la estrella del sector de la comida rápida durante varios años. Pero ahora, la empresa se enfrenta a la peor pesadilla de un restaurante: un brote de diarrea explosiva.
La lechuga iceberg picada vendida en algunos locales de Taco Bell del Medi...
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