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title: "Here's Why Chipotle Stock (CMG) Is Popping Today"
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description: "Chipotle (CMG) stock rose on July 17 after the chain confirmed its restaurants were unaffected by a cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce. This contrasts with Taco Bell (YUM), whose stock fell 6% over the past week due to similar illness reports at its locations. While both stocks had declined recently, Chipotle's reassurance regarding operational safety has driven its share price higher."
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# Here's Why Chipotle Stock (CMG) Is Popping Today

The stock of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is trending higher on July 17 after the restaurant chain said that its restaurants have not been affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce.

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Restaurant stocks have been under pressure in recent days after Taco Bell (YUM) reported an outbreak of the parasitic illness that can cause diarrhea and other gastrointestinal problems tied to lettuce at its restaurant locations. YUM stock has declined 6% in the past week on news of the outbreak, while CMG stock has declined 4%. 

But now, Chipotle's stock is on the rise after the restaurant chain that specializes in Mexican cuisine has reassured its customers and investors that its operations are not being

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