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Chipotle removes jalapeños from select locations amid salmonella investigation
Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from some restaurant locations following a determination that the peppers may be linked to an ongoing salmonella outbreak. Public health officials are currently investigating the source of the outbreak.
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Customers at affected Chipotle locations will not be served jalapeños while health officials investigate a potential link to contamination.
Key Facts
- Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants.
- The removal follows a determination that the peppers could be tied to a salmonella outbreak.
- Public health officials are currently investigating the salmonella outbreak.
Who's Mentioned
organizationCenters for Disease Control and Prevention“Federal agency involved in identifying the cluster of illnesses.”organizationMinnesota Department of Health“The state agency leading the investigation into the outbreak.”other110“Number of salmonella cases identified in Minnesota.”personCarlota Medus“Senior epidemiologist supervisor in the MDH's Health Foodborne Diseases Unit.”organizationFood and Drug Administration“The federal agency conducting the traceback probe.”organizationChipotle Mexican Grill“The restaurant chain involved in the salmonella investigation.”