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> There was a case of food contamination in a fast food joint (can't remember which, let's say it was burger king). The stock fell as a result, but recovered relatively quick afterwards - you would've made bank buying it low.

I think this was some years ago and it was Chipotle. They had to remove some menu items altogether IIRC.



It's a recurring thing. Back in the 90s it was Jack in the Box (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1992%E2%80%931993_Jack_in_the_...)




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