Yum posts solid results, cyclospora outbreak threatens Taco Bell momentum

Yum Brands posted better-than-expected quarterly profit and a rise in comparable sales on Thursday, amid concerns the growing cyclospora outbreak linked to its Taco Bell chain may weigh on near-term demand.

Cyclospora outbreak clouds strong earnings for Taco Bell’s parent company  CNN

The restaurant company posted adjusted EPS of $1.62, topping estimates, but its results predate the foodborne illness crisis now hitting Taco Bell traffic

Public health officials say lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants was the likely culprit for the multistate outbreak.

The restaurant company provided no update on the cyclospora outbreak tied to Taco Bell restaurants is affecting its business.

Another Taco Bell item is on sale for one day only.

"I've done nothing but deliver bad news to my employees about their hours all week and for the next week and it is completely stressing me out."