Minnesota Salmonella outbreak: Chipotle pulls jalapeños as precaution; 110 cases reported so far
Chipotle is removing jalapeños from its Minnesota restaurants and sourcing replacements from another supplier. The Minnesota Department of Health has reported 110 cases of Salmonella, most of which are linked to Chipotle, though the source remains under investigation.
A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños has prompted Chipotle Mexican Grill to pull the peppers from some of its restaurants across several states. The company, in a statement, emphasized that the health and safety of its guests and employees remain its top priority. The peppers, which have been sourced from a common lot distributed earlier, have been replaced with products from another supplier.
Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 110 cases of the outbreak, with most traced back to Chipotle outlets between mid-June and mid-July. However, senior epidemiologist supervisor Carlota Medus stated that the food causing illness was also served at other restaurants. Chipotle has been cooperating with the investigation, and health officials are not currently concerned about the chain.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is examining 'multiple ingredients' in the wake of the outbreak, appreciating Chipotle's cooperation with the investigation. As a result, Chipotle's shares fell by 8.8% on Tuesday.
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