Sweetgreen is recalling jalapeños after concerns related to a cyclospora outbreak, the company says. Multiple outlets report that shares drop after the announcement and that the recall follows fears tied to a second outbreak. Sweetgreen states it does not use iceberg lettuce and that jalapeños are used only in two dressings, which it says helps narrow the potential exposure route.
The reporting also links the recall and outbreak concerns to business performance. One outlet notes that for the second quarter ending June 28, Sweetgreen’s same-store sales fall 6.2%. It also frames this as part of a broader downturn, describing it as the sixth straight period of decline. Another outlet similarly highlights that the company details how the cyclospora-related issue is expected to weigh on sales, contributing to investor reaction.
Overall, the coverage centers on the recall action, the company’s food ingredient context, and ongoing pressure on sales performance during the period affected by cyclospora concerns.
