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Sweetgreen isn't linked to cyclospora, but many customers still don't want salads: 'I didn't think it would last' this long, CEO says

Thursday, August 13, 2026


Sweetgreen has not been linked to a cyclospora outbreak, but the fast-casual chain has experienced decreased sales as consumers reduce purchases of lettuce and fresh produce. CEO Jonathan Neman said the impact lasted longer than expected. The outbreak was linked to other sources, not Sweetgreen locations.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/cyclospora-outbreak-sweetgreen-ceo.html

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