And according to recent data, almost 2,000 people in those states got sick after consuming the lettuce at a Taco Bell restaurant. As Taco Bell sales dropped, the company put out a statement to reassure consumers: “We want you to hear it from us. We take your health and safety seriously and have removed all affected Taylor Farms lettuce from Taco Bell stores. So go ahead and enjoy your Taco Bell today. The Last Week Tonight host ended the segment with a parody ad for Taco Bell that started: “Hey America, we at Taco Bell want you to know we care about your health and safety.”