Yum Brands earnings beat estimates, but cyclospora outbreak weighs on Taco Bell

What happened: Yum Brands beat estimates on earnings, but a Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants weighed on traffic and pushed Taco Bell same-store sales down. Why it matters: The outbreak hurt customer traffic at Taco Bell, showing how food safety issues can offset otherwise stronger earnings results for the parent company. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

Yum Brands beat estimates on earnings, but a Cyclospora outbreak tied to lettuce served at Taco Bell restaurants weighed on traffic and pushed Taco Bell same-store sales down.

The outbreak hurt customer traffic at Taco Bell, showing how food safety issues can offset otherwise stronger earnings results for the parent company.