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===Taco Bells Beef Taco's affecting Children=== | ===Taco Bells Beef Taco's affecting Children=== | ||
<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bill |first=Marler |date=2012-02-05 |title=Hey, CDC and FDA, Taco Bell has a Long History of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks |url=https://www.marlerblog.com/legal-cases/hey-cdc-and-fda-taco-bell-has-a-long-history-of-foodborne-illness-outbreaks/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Marler Clark The food safety Law Firm}}</ref> | In November, 1999, several children were effected with E.coli after consumption of Taco Bells beef taco's, hospitalizing 4 children. <ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Bill |first=Marler |date=2012-02-05 |title=Hey, CDC and FDA, Taco Bell has a Long History of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks |url=https://www.marlerblog.com/legal-cases/hey-cdc-and-fda-taco-bell-has-a-long-history-of-foodborne-illness-outbreaks/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Marler Clark The food safety Law Firm}}</ref> | ||
===Taco Bell Green Onions Outbreak=== | ===Taco Bell Green Onions Outbreak=== | ||
In 2006, 71 customers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware became infected with E. Coli, resulting in most customers being hospitalized or having kidney failures. Taco Bell conducted an investigation on it's green onions, finding after 3 samples all turned positive for bacteria. Taco Bell responded by pulling out green onions from their menu's from all locations and shut down several restaurant to sanitize. A week later, Taco bell discovered that the true cause was with their lettuce, resulting in a change of supplier for lettuce. This incident costed Taco Bell $20 Million. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dulion |first=Christine |date=2025-01-24 |title=The Biggest Recalls In Taco Bell's History |url=https://www.mashed.com/1765733/taco-bell-biggest-recalls/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228024649/https://www.mashed.com/1765733/taco-bell-biggest-recalls/ |archive-date=2026-02-28 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=Mashed}}</ref> | In 2006, 71 customers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware became infected with E. Coli, resulting in most customers being hospitalized or having kidney failures. Taco Bell conducted an investigation on it's green onions, finding after 3 samples all turned positive for bacteria. Taco Bell responded by pulling out green onions from their menu's from all locations and shut down several restaurant to sanitize. A week later, Taco bell discovered that the true cause was with their lettuce, resulting in a change of supplier for lettuce. This incident costed Taco Bell $20 Million, and was described as the source of the incident. <ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Dulion |first=Christine |date=2025-01-24 |title=The Biggest Recalls In Taco Bell's History |url=https://www.mashed.com/1765733/taco-bell-biggest-recalls/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260228024649/https://www.mashed.com/1765733/taco-bell-biggest-recalls/ |archive-date=2026-02-28 |access-date=2026-02-27 |website=Mashed}}</ref> | ||
===2010 Salmonella Outbreak=== | ===2010 Salmonella Outbreak<!-- will be creating an incident, very long and detailed -->=== | ||
<ref name=":1" /> | Customers reported of salmonella tied to Taco bell in April leading up to August affecting 155 customers, hospitalizing 11. <ref name=":1" /> This resulted in an investigation from several departments of the United States government, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety<ref>{{Cite web |date=2010-08-06 |title=Salmonella outbreak may have ties to Taco Bell |url=https://edition.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/08/06/taco.bell.salmonella/index.html |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=CNN}}</ref>, however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on August 4 that no indicators of the cause were found.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schreck |first=Suzanne |date=2010-08-05 |title=Taco Bell Source of Salmonella |url=https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/08/taco-bell-source-of-salmonella/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Food Safety News}}</ref> | ||
As a result of this incident, several customers filed lawsuits against parent company Yum! Brands. <ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-02-28 |title=Taco Bell Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits |url=https://marlerclark.com/news_events/taco-bell-salmonella-outbreak-litigation-nationwide-2010 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Marler Clark}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Curran |first=Laurel |date=2010-08-17 |title=Second Salmonella Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell |url=https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2010/08/second-lawsuit-filed-in-taco-bell-salmonella-outbreak/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Food Safety News}}</ref> | |||
===2011 Salmonella Outbreak=== | ===2011 Salmonella Outbreak=== | ||
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===Canada Lettuce Recall=== | ===Canada Lettuce Recall=== | ||
Stated in Late December 2012 till January 2013, Taco Bell lettuce was infected with E.Coli, affecting 30 customers in Canada. In response, Taco Bell issued an recall of all it's lettuce, conducting an investigation that determined the infected lettuce came originally from California, was distributed by FreshPoint.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
===Taco Bell Served Metal to Customers=== | |||
In 2019. three customer found metal shavings in their food. The customers notified Taco Bell, which in response, notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture, resulting in a recall and disposal of 2.3 million pounds of beef on October 11. <ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tario |first=Michael |date=2019-10-19 |title=Taco Bell Recalls Seasoned Beef After Customer Finds Metal Shaving in Food |url=https://www.tariolaw.com/taco-bell-recalls-seasoned-beef-after-customer-finds-metal-shaving-in-food/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Tario Law}}</ref> No customers were affected. | |||
===Taco Bell | Taco bell North American president Julie Masino, responded to the situation;<blockquote>Nothing is more important than our customers’ safety, and nothing means more to us than their trust. As soon as we received the first consumer complaint, we immediately acted to remove the product from the affected restaurants and proactively worked with the supplier to inform the USDA of our steps to protect our guests. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bartiromo |first=Michael |date=2019-10-15 |title=Taco Bell recalled 2.3M pounds of seasoned beef due to 'metal shaving' found in meat, restaurant confirms |url=https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/taco-bell-seasoned-beef-recall/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=Fox News}}</ref></blockquote> | ||
==Incidents== | ==Incidents== | ||
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===Gift Card Violations Fine=== | ===Gift Card Violations Fine=== | ||
{{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}} | {{Main|link to the main CR Wiki article}} | ||
California Department of Consumer Affairs i'''s'''sued Taco Bell a fine of $85,000 in 2019 over violating the California Civil Code section 1749.5 by refusing to redeem gift cards with values less than $10. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Holdridge |first=Mary |date=2026-02-28 |title=Taco Bell to pay $85,000 for gift card violations |url=https://eu.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2023/06/16/taco-bell-fined-gift-card-violations/70331670007/ |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=USA TODAY MONEY}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-06-14 |title=District Attorney Announces $85,500 Settlement with Taco Bell Over Gift Card Violations |url=https://da.sonomacounty.ca.gov/district-attorney-ann |url-status=live |access-date=2026-02-28 |website=SONOMA COUNTY District Attorney}}</ref> | |||
[[File:Taco Bell Crunchrap Real Life Product.png|thumb|Plaintiff Chrunchrap product ]] | [[File:Taco Bell Crunchrap Real Life Product.png|thumb|Plaintiff Chrunchrap product ]] | ||
Revision as of 23:07, 28 February 2026
| Basic information | |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962-03-21 |
| Legal Structure | Public subsidiary |
| Industry | Food |
| Also known as | |
| Official website | https://www.tacobell.com/about-us |
Taco Bell IP Holder, LLC, founded by Glen Bell in March 21, 1962, is an American fast food restaurant serving primary Mexican styled foods. Taco Bell is one of Yum! Brands largest subsidiaries, with an annual revenue of $7.91 Billion in 2024.
Consumer-impact summary
- Food safety Outbreaks
- False Advertising
- Security Vulnerabilities
Taco Bell Medical Outbreak History
This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the Taco Bell category.
Taco Bells Beef Taco's affecting Children
In November, 1999, several children were effected with E.coli after consumption of Taco Bells beef taco's, hospitalizing 4 children. [1]
Taco Bell Green Onions Outbreak
In 2006, 71 customers in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Delaware became infected with E. Coli, resulting in most customers being hospitalized or having kidney failures. Taco Bell conducted an investigation on it's green onions, finding after 3 samples all turned positive for bacteria. Taco Bell responded by pulling out green onions from their menu's from all locations and shut down several restaurant to sanitize. A week later, Taco bell discovered that the true cause was with their lettuce, resulting in a change of supplier for lettuce. This incident costed Taco Bell $20 Million, and was described as the source of the incident. [2]
2010 Salmonella Outbreak
Customers reported of salmonella tied to Taco bell in April leading up to August affecting 155 customers, hospitalizing 11. [1] This resulted in an investigation from several departments of the United States government, including the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety[3], however the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on August 4 that no indicators of the cause were found.[4]
As a result of this incident, several customers filed lawsuits against parent company Yum! Brands. [5][6]
2011 Salmonella Outbreak
68 customers across 10 states (Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, Ohio, and Tennessee) gotten sick with salmonella, however no deaths were reported.[7][8] This incident resulted in a lawsuit filed by an Oklahoma woman against taco bell for allegedly causing her to become very ill. The case was settled, however specific agreements are unknown.[9]
Canada Lettuce Recall
Stated in Late December 2012 till January 2013, Taco Bell lettuce was infected with E.Coli, affecting 30 customers in Canada. In response, Taco Bell issued an recall of all it's lettuce, conducting an investigation that determined the infected lettuce came originally from California, was distributed by FreshPoint.[2]
Taco Bell Served Metal to Customers
In 2019. three customer found metal shavings in their food. The customers notified Taco Bell, which in response, notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture, resulting in a recall and disposal of 2.3 million pounds of beef on October 11. [2][10] No customers were affected.
Taco bell North American president Julie Masino, responded to the situation;
Nothing is more important than our customers’ safety, and nothing means more to us than their trust. As soon as we received the first consumer complaint, we immediately acted to remove the product from the affected restaurants and proactively worked with the supplier to inform the USDA of our steps to protect our guests. [11]
Incidents
Gift Card Violations Fine
- Main article: link to the main CR Wiki article
California Department of Consumer Affairs issued Taco Bell a fine of $85,000 in 2019 over violating the California Civil Code section 1749.5 by refusing to redeem gift cards with values less than $10. [12][13]
Taco Bell using less beef than advertised
On 31 July, 2023, Frank Siragusa filed a class action against Taco Bell for falsely advertising the amount of ingredients used in their products, arguing that Taco Bell's Crunchwrap and Mexican Pizza variants contain less than half the amount of beef showcased in advertising. [14][15][16]
As of February 2026, the lawsuit is still in progress.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Bill, Marler (2012-02-05). "Hey, CDC and FDA, Taco Bell has a Long History of Foodborne Illness Outbreaks". Marler Clark The food safety Law Firm. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Dulion, Christine (2025-01-24). "The Biggest Recalls In Taco Bell's History". Mashed. Archived from the original on 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ "Salmonella outbreak may have ties to Taco Bell". CNN. 2010-08-06. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Schreck, Suzanne (2010-08-05). "Taco Bell Source of Salmonella". Food Safety News. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Taco Bell Salmonella Outbreak Lawsuits". Marler Clark. 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Curran, Laurel (2010-08-17). "Second Salmonella Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell". Food Safety News. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Jaslow, Ryan (2012-02-02). "Taco Bell tied to 2011 salmonella outbreak that sickened 68: Report". CBS News. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Cite error: Invalid
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{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Tario, Michael (2019-10-19). "Taco Bell Recalls Seasoned Beef After Customer Finds Metal Shaving in Food". Tario Law. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Bartiromo, Michael (2019-10-15). "Taco Bell recalled 2.3M pounds of seasoned beef due to 'metal shaving' found in meat, restaurant confirms". Fox News. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Holdridge, Mary (2026-02-28). "Taco Bell to pay $85,000 for gift card violations". USA TODAY MONEY. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "District Attorney Announces $85,500 Settlement with Taco Bell Over Gift Card Violations". SONOMA COUNTY District Attorney. 2023-06-14. Retrieved 2026-02-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Madani, Doha (2023-08-01). "Taco Bell accused of skimping on beef for Crunchwraps and Mexican Pizzas in class action lawsuit". NBC News. Archived from the original on 2026-02-28. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
- ↑ Bucher, Anne (2023-08-04). "Taco Bell class action claims chain falsely advertises amount of food in products". Top Class Action. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Taco Bell Alleging False Advertising". Justia Legal News. 2023-08-02. Retrieved 2026-02-27.
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