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Taco Bell offering lettuce-free deals amid parasitic diarrhea illness outbreak
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by CNN Newsource , Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News
· July 22, 2026
· 1 min read
(CNN) – In an effort to win back loyalty from customers, Taco Bell is offering lettuce-free deals on certain items. For one day only, the company is offering its enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each. Wednesday’s announcement came after federal health officials linked lettuce used by Tac...
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Key takeaway For one day only, the company is offering its enchiritos and regular nacho fries for $1 each.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
The move by Taco Bell to offer lettuce-free deals is a clear attempt to regain customer trust in the Atlanta area, where the chain has a significant presence. With foot traffic at its stores plummeting by 30% after being linked to the cyclospora outbreak, the company is likely feeling the financial pinch. For local residents who frequent Taco Bell, the $1 deals on enchiritos and regular nacho fries may be a welcome incentive to return to the restaurant. However, it remains to be seen whether this one-day promotion will be enough to offset the decline in business. Atlanta consumers will be watching to see if Taco Bell takes further steps to address food safety concerns and prevent similar outbreaks in the future. The company's ability to bounce back will depend on its ability to reassure customers that their food is safe to eat.
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Category: business ·
Published: July 22, 2026 ·
Source: Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News ·
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