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Aug 6, 2026

Sweetgreen cuts annual outlook as cyclospora outbreak reduces demand for fresh produce

Sweetgreen slashed its annual same-store-sales projections as consumers grew wary of fresh produce amid a widespread cyclospora outbreak, with shares dropping 15% in premarket trading.

Aug 6, 2026·2 sources

Aug 4, 2026

Chipotle removes jalapeños from Minnesota stores after salmonella outbreak sickens 110

Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from multiple Minnesota locations after the peppers were linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 110 people in the state.

Aug 4, 2026·2 sources

Jun 10, 2026

U.S. Restaurants in World Cup Host Cities Add Automatic Gratuities for International Visitors

Restaurants across the 11 U.S. cities hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup are implementing automatic 20% gratuities during the tournament (June 11-July 19) to address concerns that international visitors unfamiliar with American tipping customs may not leave appropriate tips.

Jun 10, 2026·7 sources

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▪Sweetgreen Inc. shares fell 15% in premarket trading on Friday, August 7, 2026, following the announcement of its revised annual sales projections.
▪Sweetgreen Inc. and other salad chains have posted notices emphasizing that they do not use iceberg lettuce to reassure customers during the cyclospora outbreak.
▪Concerns about food safety from the cyclospora outbreak have led some U.S. consumers to purchase less lettuce and avoid certain restaurant chains.

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Cyclosporiasis outbreak Consumer behavior Public healthcare Public health Sports betting

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