Salad and Go closes all of its restaurants, according to reports. The company says it is shutting down due to financial strain, blaming rising costs and the impact of customer concerns related to cyclospora. The outlets note that the company is not implicated in any cyclospora outbreak, and that health authorities have not linked its locations directly to the illness. Still, the reports say the presence of cyclospora in broader public discussions—described as an illness associated with “explosive diarrhea”—has shaken consumer confidence and affected the business. The chain’s closure follows the company’s assessment that it cannot continue operations under current conditions. While the reports focus on the shutdown decision and the stated reasons behind it, they also emphasize the distinction between cyclospora as a public health issue and any confirmed role by Salad and Go in causing cases. The company’s statement and the coverage collectively frame the shutdown as a business decision driven by cost pressures and the reputational effects of the cyclospora situation, rather than evidence of company culpability.