Taco Bell and other major chains are taking a hit from the cyclospora outbreak, early foot traffic data shows

Initial data shows declines in foot traffic at restaurant chains, including Taco Bell and Panera Bread, as the cyclospora outbreak grew. Jeffrey Greenberg/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Some restaurants, including Taco Bell, Panera, and Chopt, saw fewer visitors late last week. Foot traffic began declining on Friday and Saturday, according to Placer.ai data. Lettuce served at some Taco Bell locations has sickened over 1,600 people, the FDA said Thursday. Fewer diners visited Taco…