Chipotle removes jalapenos linked to Minnesota salmonella outbreak
Summary
Chipotle removed jalapenos from its restaurants because they were linked to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health found 110 cases connected to the outbreak, with most infected people having eaten at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14.Key Facts
- Chipotle pulled jalapenos linked to a salmonella outbreak from its restaurants.
- The jalapenos were replaced with peppers from different growers.
- The Minnesota Department of Health identified 110 salmonella cases related to the outbreak.
- 75 of 84 people interviewed who got sick had eaten at Chipotle.
- The outbreak affected people mainly between June 24 and July 2.
- Salmonella causes symptoms like diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- Chipotle’s stock price dropped 8.8% after the announcement.
- Public concerns about food safety have impacted visits to some restaurants recently.
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