Sweetgreen Falls on Parasite Outbreak Tied to Produce

Sweetgreen shares have lost over 25% of market value in four days as investors sell the stock amid fears of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated raw produce and water. The infection has reportedly sickened thousands across the US, raising near-term demand and brand-risk concerns for the restaurant chain.

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Sweetgreen shares have lost over 25% of market value in four days as investors sell the stock amid fears of a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated raw produce and water. The infection has reportedly sickened thousands across the US, raising near-term demand and brand-risk concerns for the restaurant chain.