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The cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce has weighed on U.S. salad chains and suppliers. Sweetgreen and Salad and Go have cut outlooks or filed for bankruptcy amid consumer fears, while Taco Bell is recovering from earlier sales shocks. Recall activity spans Mexico and 27 U.S. states, with health officials tracking the outbreak across the country.
Business Insider UK reports on etiquette and job-search strategies as competition intensifies. Experts warn against oversharing and stress the importance of targeted networking, AI literacy, and strategic applications amid a rising emphasis on concrete tasks in hiring.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has declared the multistate cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce over after cases have fallen sharply. Federal investigators have linked the outbreak to iceberg lettuce imported from central Mexico by Taylor Farms; about 12,800 people were infected, 570 were hospitalised and two people died.
KFC has opened Open House in McKinney, Texas, a test restaurant offering breakfast, late hours, table service, and new menu items. The concept aims to learn what works for guests and rolls out successful ideas system-wide. The restaurant features digital kiosks, table service, dual drive-thru lanes, a photo booth and merch counter.
Meta's Muse has sparked a high-stakes race as OpenAI unveils Dots and a coalition advances an open standard for agent-to-business communication. The market watches adoption, safety, and pricing as consumer and enterprise use expands.
Starbucks has opened two stores in Urumqi, Xinjiang, drawing sustained criticism from US lawmakers and human-rights groups over the region’s governance and alleged abuses. The openings are part of a broader push into Xinjiang’s tourism-driven economy, drawing mixed reactions from international observers.
Starbucks has been working with advisers on a potential takeover of Chipotle, a move that would create a restaurant powerhouse. Nicolas Niccol’s return to Chipotle’s former helm connects leadership to a high-stakes expansion plan, but analysts say the deal would be costly and complex amid divergent supply chains and current turnarounds at both chains. The market has reacted with volatility in Chipotle and Starbucks shares.