Chipotle removes jalapeños from some restaurants amid salmonella investigation
- Chipotle has removed jalapeños from some restaurants due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak.
- The Minnesota Department of Health is investigating 110 cases of salmonella associated with several restaurants, including Chipotle.
- Chipotle has replaced the jalapeños with products from different growers as a precautionary measure.
Chipotle Mexican Grill announced on Tuesday that it has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants after determining that the peppers may be linked to a salmonella outbreak being investigated by public health officials. The company stated that the health and safety of its guests and employees is its highest priority and that the removal was done out of an abundance of caution.
The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed that it is investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to several quick-service restaurants, with jalapeños as the suspected source. Officials reported 110 cases in Minnesota, with Chipotle being the majority of those cases where impacted consumers were interviewed.
The Food and Drug Administration is also conducting a traceback investigation covering multiple ingredients, including jalapeños, in response to the cluster of salmonella illnesses identified. Chipotle's shares fell nearly 10% on Tuesday amid these developments, reflecting concerns over potential impacts on sales due to the outbreak.
Chipotle因沙门氏菌调查从部分餐厅撤回墨西哥胡椒
Chipotle墨西哥烧烤公司周二宣布，由于确定墨西哥胡椒可能与公共卫生官员正在调查的沙门氏菌疫情有关，该公司已从部分餐厅撤回了这些胡椒。公司表示，顾客和员工的健康与安全是其最高优先事项，此次撤回是出于过度谨慎。
明尼苏达州卫生部确认正在调查与多家快餐餐厅相关的沙门氏菌疫情，墨西哥胡椒被怀疑是源头。官员报告称，明尼苏达州共发现110例病例，其中Chipotle占了大多数受访消费者的病例。
美国食品药品监督管理局也在进行追溯调查，涉及包括墨西哥胡椒在内的多种成分，以回应所识别的沙门氏菌疾病集群。由于这些事态发展，Chipotle的股价周二下跌近10%，反映了人们对疫情可能对销售产生影响的担忧。