Cyclospora Outbreak Puts Food Safety to the Test

A US cyclospora outbreak alongside a salmonella flare-up is raising food-safety scrutiny for restaurants and food brands. The news is prompting supply-chain reviews and contributing to consumers cutting back on eating out. Near-term demand and operating risk appear mildly negative for the sector.

Analysis

A US cyclospora outbreak alongside a salmonella flare-up is raising food-safety scrutiny for restaurants and food brands. The news is prompting supply-chain reviews and contributing to consumers cutting back on eating out. Near-term demand and operating risk appear mildly negative for the sector.