Drive-thru salad chain notes parasite outbreak after abruptly closing all locations

A drive-thru salad chain abruptly closed all its locations following a parasite outbreak. Although Salad and Go was not implicated in the outbreak itself, the company noted that the event has weakened consumer confidence across the industry. The sudden closures of the affected chain highlight the risks associated with foodborne parasites, impacting the broader perception of salad-based fast food services and creating challenges for other market participants despite their lack of direct involvement.