Natasha Bagdasarian & Yum! Brands — Taco Bell

Natasha Bagdasarian: United States — Michigan's chief medical executive, Natasha Bagdasarian, reported on the state's case numbers and lab supply shortages, highlighting the strain on public health.

Yum! Brands — Taco Bell: Yum! Brands — Taco Bell, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, was the main restaurant chain linked to the contaminated lettuce. It removed the affected lettuce from its supply chain, but the outbreak has led to a significant drop in customer traffic and negative publicity.

Natasha Bagdasarian: United States — Michigan's chief medical executive; stated there is a linked outbreak.

Yum! Brands — Taco Bell: Voluntarily removed limited ingredients from select restaurants as a precaution; under investigation for possible link.