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Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Amid Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
Some Chipotle restaurants in Minnesota have taken jalapeños off the menu because some people got sick from a germ called Salmonella.
Health officials are still trying to figure out where the germ came from and if more people might get sick.
Chipotle is helping with the investigation, and officials aren't too worried about the chain right now.
But they still need more time to understand what's happening.
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from some restaurants in Minnesota amid a Salmonella outbreak investigation.
The Minnesota Department of Health is leading the investigation and has not yet determined if the outbreak is ongoing.
Chipotle has cooperated with the investigation, and officials are not currently concerned about the chain.
The source of the outbreak is still under investigation, with evidence suggesting the contaminated food was served at multiple restaurants.
It is too early to determine the full extent of the outbreak or its potential impact.
- Who
- Chipotle and the Minnesota Department of Health
- What
- Salmonella outbreak investigation and removal of jalapeños from some restaurants
- Where
- Minnesota, specifically some Chipotle locations
- When
- The investigation is ongoing, with no specific timeline provided
- Why
- To prevent further illnesses and determine the source of the outbreak
Key facts
- Affected Restaurants
- Some Chipotle locations in Minnesota
- Suspected Food Item
- Jalapeños
- Health Department Involved
- Minnesota Department of Health
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing
- Company Cooperation
- Chipotle has cooperated with the investigation
Quotes
Chipotle spokesperson
Company representative
“"Out of an abundance of caution, we proactively removed the jalapenos from our restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers"”
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“"Health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority"”
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Carlota Medus
Senior epidemiologist supervisor, Minnesota Department of Health
“"Based on all the evidence so far, the food that made people sick was served at other restaurants as well"”
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Sources
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