โSave the Mexican Pizza!โ: Petition to save this beloved Taco Bell food item gains nearly 100K supporters
An online petition to save the beloved Mexican Pizza from leaving the Taco Bell menu is trending on social media and itโs gaining more followers by the minute. However, beginning Nov. 5, Taco Bell will be getting rid of the Mexican Pizza, pico de gallo, and shredded chicken. โCurrently, Mexican Pizza packaging accounts for over 7 million pounds of paperboard material per year in the U.S.,โ Taco Bell said in a news release. The Mexican Pizza combo will be replaced with a Doritos Locos Tacos Supreme combo. The Mexican Pizza is a crisp tortilla shell topped with refried beans and a layer of taco beef, which makes the โcrust,โ topped with Mexican pizza sauce, a three-cheese blend and tomatoes, according to Taco Bellโs website.
Man breaks into Taco Bell, prepares food, takes nap
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA โ Taco Bell wasn't open on Christmas Day but a burglar in Georgia decided he wanted a festive feast anyway โ and to take a nap while he was at it. Police have asked for the public's help in identifying the man who broke into the restaurant, prepared food and fell asleep early Christmas morning. At around 12:15 a.m. on Dec. 25, a man approached a Taco Bell in unincorporated Lawrenceville and entered through the drive-thru window. After eating, he proceeded to take a nap on the restaurant floor. The suspect was described as a black male wearing black sweatpants, a black hooded sweatshirt, and black sneakers.
Taco Bell introduces chicken strips
ROANOKE, Va. โ Taco Bell is stepping into the chicken sandwich fray, but not exactly with a chicken sandwich. The fast-food chain announced it is currently testing out crispy tortilla chicken. Itโs chicken strips breaded with jalapeno buttermilk and tortilla chips. Taco Bell says you can get them standalone or in a flour tortilla, which would be their version of a chicken sandwich. Taco Bell is rolling out the crispy tortilla chicken in Houston and Dayton, Ohio to start.
Taco Bell recalls seasoned ground beef due to metal shavings
In a news release, the USDA reports some Taco Bell ground beef may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. The U.S. Department of Agriculture said the recall centered on a Columbus, Ohio company that prepares beef for Taco Bell restaurants. In a news release, the USDA reports the products may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically metal shavings. In a statement, Taco Bell says the product was produced at one plant location on only one of the two lines used to make seasoned beef. Taco Bell reports all the affected beef was removed by Monday night.
Man arrested after someone broke into a Danville Taco Bell
DANVILLE, Va. - Danville police arrested the man they say broke into a Taco Bell earlier this month. Anthony Brooks, 40, is charged with burglary after someone broke into the fast-food restaurant on Piney Forest Road. ORIGINAL STORYPolice are searching for the person they say broke into a Taco Bell early Monday morning in Danville. The burglar entered the restaurant on Piney Forest Road around 2 a.m. by breaking a window. Danville police encourage anyone with information about this incident to call 911, the Danville Crime Stoppers at 434-793-0000, the Detective Division at 434-799-6508, or email crimetips@danvilleva.gov.
Some Taco Bell restaurants face tortilla shortages
Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images(CNN) - Taco Bell has a tortilla problem. Taco Bell, which has about 7,000 locations in the United States, did not share how many restaurants are dealing with shortages. "We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause," Taco Bell added in a statement. Taco Bell encouraged customers to order menu items that aren't made with tortillas, like the Power Menu Bowl or Cheesy Gordita Crunch. Last year, KFC which, like Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, is owned by Yum!
Pop-Up Taco Bell hotel sells out in 2 minutes
Taco Bell is opening a hotel sort of to give it an edge over other fast food chains. PALM SPRINGS, California (CNN) - Taco Bell's latest marketing venture, a pop-up hotel, opened at 10 a.m. Pacific Time on Thursday. The resort has been called "The Bell: A Taco Bell Hotel and Resort." Or, as Taco Bell executive Jennifer Arnoldt said in a statement: "We're excited to give a peek into Taco Bell's first hotel that is truly Taco Bell luxury at a value as we evolve how fans can celebrate with the brand this summer and beyond." Guests will wake up to a room service breakfast and dine on a variety of tacos, burritos, and other cheesy items throughout the day -- catered by Taco Bell, of course.
Which fast-food items are the most unhealthy?
But when making a dash for the nearest fast-food restaurant, which items on the menu should you avoid ordering? Take a look at some of the unhealthiest items available at some popular fast-food chains. Wendy's Wendy's Baconator Triple weighs in at 1,330 calories, 38 grams of saturated fat and 47 grams of carbohydrates, according to the fast-food restaurant's nutrition guide. Jack In The Box The Sirloin Cheeseburger is one of Jack In The Box's most unhealthy items. According to the fast-food chain's nutrition guide, the Sirloin Cheeseburger contains 1,010 calories, 20 grams of saturated fat and 62 grams of carbohydrates.