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Tempo123: Archive all remaining references

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Archive all remaining references

SquidthePlummer: impact summary

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impact summary

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	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==
	~~{{Ph-C-CIS}}~~
			* Security Vulnerabilities
			* Health Violations / Outbreaks
			* Privacy Violations
			* Shift to more wealthier customers

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

SinexTitan: that was a lot

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that was a lot

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SinexTitan: Chippin' In

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Chippin' In

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	\|Logo=Chipotle Mexican Grill Logo.png		\|Logo=Chipotle Mexican Grill Logo.png
	\|Type=Public		\|Type=Public
	\|Website=~~http~~://chipotle.com/		\|Website=https://chipotle.com/
	}}~~Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, [[wikipedia:Chipotle_Mexican_Grill#~~\|Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.~~]] (~~also ~~referred~~ as Chipotle) is an American chain of ~~[[wikipedia:Fast_casual~~\|fast casual]] restaurants ~~primary~~ serving burritos and bowls across over 4000 locations globally. The company has created several companies delving into a range of food items and service such as the Pizzeria Locale, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Tasty Made, Farmesa, and Soul Daddy, however all has since been shut down.		}}
			'''{{wplink\|Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.}}''', also known as '''Chipotle''' is an American chain of {{wplink\|fast casual}} restaurants primarily serving burritos and bowls across over 4000 locations globally. It was founded on 13 July 1993. The company has created several companies delving into a range of food items and service such as the Pizzeria Locale, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Tasty Made, Farmesa, and Soul Daddy, however all has since been shut down.

	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==

SquidthePlummer: /* Health Violations */ added more incidents, though need severe work, cleanup, and a detailed background

2026-03-16T19:32:05Z

Health Violations: added more incidents, though need severe work, cleanup, and a detailed background

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	\|'''E.Coli July'''		\|'''E.Coli July'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|		\|In July, it was reported that 5 people became infected with E.Coli in Seattle, with 2 requiring medical attention, however the original source remains unknown.<ref name=":3">{{Cite web \|last=Marves \|first=Cindy \|date=12 March 2022 \|title=Food Poisoning at Chipotle {{!}} A History of Food Safety Issues \|url=https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/food-poisoning-at-chipotle-a-history-of-food-safety-issues/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Food Poisoning News}}</ref>
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	\|'''E.Coli August'''		\|'''E.Coli August'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|		\|In August, 80 customers and 18 employees became ill at a Chipotle restaurant located in Simi Valley Town Center. Although the exact case remains unknown, it's speculated that over 200 victims were involved in the outbreak.<ref name=":3" />
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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
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	\|In August, across 22 locations in Newport Minnesota, 64 people became ill, with 9 individuals requiring medical attention after eating products containing tomatoes served between August 16 through 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Murray \|first=Jessica \|last2=Kim \|first2=Hyun \|date=15 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Mexican Grill's Food Crisis Conundrum \|url=https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525162751/https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|archive-date=25 May 2022 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=chrie.org}}</ref>		\|In August, across 22 locations in Newport Minnesota, 64 people became ill, with 9 individuals requiring medical attention after eating products containing tomatoes served between August 16 through 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Murray \|first=Jessica \|last2=Kim \|first2=Hyun \|date=15 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Mexican Grill's Food Crisis Conundrum \|url=https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525162751/https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|archive-date=25 May 2022 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=chrie.org}}</ref>
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	\|'''E.Coli October'''		\|'''E.Coli October'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|In October, 55 people were infected with STEC O26, with 21 needing hospitalization after eating chipotle at Washington and Oregon. This resulted in the company closing 43 locations, and a investigation was conducted by Center for Disease Control and Prevention.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=1 February 2016 \|title=2015 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants \|url=https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Center for Disease Control and Prevention}}</ref>		\|In October, 55 people were infected with STEC O26, with 21 needing hospitalization after eating chipotle at Washington and Oregon. This resulted in the company closing 43 locations, and a investigation was conducted by Center for Disease Control and Prevention.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=1 February 2016 \|title=2015 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants \|url=https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Center for Disease Control and Prevention}}</ref>
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	\|'''Norovirus'''		\|'''Norovirus'''
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	\|'''Bowls Contain Caner Chemicals'''		\|'''Bowls Contain Caner Chemicals'''
	\|2019-2020		\|2019
	\|		\|On August 5, The Counter published a report that highlighted Chipotle bowls not being composable, with instead containing a chemical known as polyfluoroalkyl substances ( or PFAS). This can cause severe health problems to consumers, including kidney and testicular cancer.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=McCarthy \|first=Kelly \|last2=Strauss \|first2=Eric \|date=9 August 2019 \|title=Here's why compostable bowls like the ones at Chipotle could be a public health concern \|url=https://abcnews.com/GMA/Food/compostable-bowls-light-report-harmful-chemicals/story?id=64851491 \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 March 2026 \|website=ABC News}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Fassler \|first=Joe \|date=5 August 2019 \|title=The bowls at Chipotle and Sweetgreen are supposed to be compostable. They contain cancer-linked “forever chemicals.” \|url=https://thecounter.org/pfas-forever-chemicals-sweetgreen-chipotle-compostable-biodegradable-bowls/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=16 March 2026 \|website=The Counter}}</ref> it is unknown if any customers were affected due to the bowls, however in March 2020, Chipotle introduced new composable bowls that were more safe to the consumer,<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Heasman \|first=Chris \|date=22 September 2020 \|title=Scandals Chipotle Can Never Live Down \|url=https://www.mashed.com/250704/scandals-chipotle-can-never-live-down/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Mashed}}</ref>
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	\|'''Rodent Found Inside Burritos'''		\|'''Rodent Found Inside Burritos'''
	\|~~December~~ 2025		\|2025
	\|~~https://digitalchew~~.~~com/2025/12/10/chipotle-~~lawsuit~~-woman-claims-rodent-~~in~~-burrito~~/		\|Around December, a customer filed a lawsuit against Chipotle after finding out a rodent was inside her burrito. The lawsuit alleges she suffered emotional distress, and "severe bodily injuries". Chipotle responded by saying on the news "Internal agents of Chipotle analyzed the evidence both in person and in photographs and are confident the object is a chicken tendon/ligament".<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Kakwani \|first=Jigyasa \|date=11 December 2025 \|title=US Woman Claims She Bit Into Rodent Inside Chipotle Burrito Bowl, Sues Chain \|url=https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 March 2026 \|website=NDTV}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Edward \|first=Reginald \|date=14 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Lawsuit: Woman Claims Rodent in Burrito \|url=https://digitalchew.com/2025/12/10/chipotle-lawsuit-woman-claims-rodent-in-burrito/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=14 March 2026 \|website=Digital News}}</ref> As of May 2026, the lawsuit is still in progress.
	https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 ~~(both received march~~ 14)		\|}
	\|}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=~~2020-04-21~~ \|title=~~Office of Public Affairs~~ \|url=https://~~www~~.~~justice.gov~~/~~archives~~/~~opa~~/pr/chipotle-~~mexican~~-~~grill~~-~~agrees~~-~~pay~~-25-~~million~~-~~fine~~-~~and-enter-deferred-prosecution-agreement~~ \|website=~~justice.gov~~}}</ref>

	~~===Everything below achieved march 13===~~
	~~https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/food-poisoning-at-chipotle-a-history-~~of~~-food-safety-issues/~~

	~~https://archive~~.~~cdc.gov/#/details?url=https://www.cdc.gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html~~

	~~https://www.foodmanufacturing.com/ingredients/news/13182117/e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-chipotle-expands-to-6-states~~

	~~https://www.wcpo.com/lifestyle/food/chipotle-e-coli-outbreak-spreads-to-akron-store~~

	~~https://www.wral.com/story/cause-of-ohio-chipotle-outbreak-identified/17773868/~~

	~~https://www.devicedaily.com/pin/chipotle-eats-itself/~~

	~~https://www.mashed.com/250704/scandals-chipotle-can-never-live-down/ (Chipotle Bowls Contain Cancer related Chemicals (2019-2020))~~

	==See also==		==See also==

SquidthePlummer: Added 2 more incidents

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Added 2 more incidents

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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|In April, 509 people (primarily students) became ill after eating at Chipotle near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. it was speculated that an employee came to work ill and passed it onto customers, however the true source was never found<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Kate \|date=2 November 2015 \|title=Chipotle has faced major food poisoning outbreaks before \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-past-food-poisoning-outbreaks-2015-11?IR=T \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hirsh \|first=April \|date=August 2008 \|title=Outbreak In Ohio: Cost Of The 2008 Norovirus Incident In Kent \|url=https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Policy Matters Ohio}}</ref>		\|In April, 509 people (primarily students) became ill after eating at Chipotle near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. it was speculated that an employee came to work ill and passed it onto customers, however the true source was never found<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Kate \|date=2 November 2015 \|title=Chipotle has faced major food poisoning outbreaks before \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-past-food-poisoning-outbreaks-2015-11?IR=T \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hirsh \|first=April \|date=August 2008 \|title=Outbreak In Ohio: Cost Of The 2008 Norovirus Incident In Kent \|url=https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Policy Matters Ohio}}</ref>
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	\|'''E.Coli ~~August~~'''		\|'''E.Coli July'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|~~In October,~~		\|
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	\|'''E.Coli ~~July~~'''		\|'''E.Coli August'''
	\|2015		\|2015
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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|		\|In August, over 230 customers became ill in Simi Valley California for inadequate food safety practices, resulting in one requiring medical attention. After several complaints of customers and employees becoming ill, Chipotle was inspected on August 24, with the result finding the company lacked pest control, sanitation, maintenance, employees with food handlers cards, cleaned and maintained restrooms, and floor tiles. Additionally, there was gaps in soda fountains, mildew on deflector panels inside ice machine, food being held at unsafe temperatures, and grease and food debris in deep flyer. Several more inspections was conducted on August 27 till September. 17, fixing some of the food safety violations and implementing procedures such as requiring employees to watch their hands.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Flynn \|first=Dan \|date=16 December 2015 \|title=Chipotle’s First Norovirus Outbreak in California was Larger Than Boston College’s \|url=https://www.foodsafetynews.com/2015/12/chipotles-first-norovirus-outbreak-in-california-was-larger-than-boston-colleges/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=Food Safety News}}</ref>
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	\|'''Salmonella'''		\|'''Salmonella'''
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	\|In August, across 22 locations in Newport Minnesota, 64 people became ill, with 9 individuals requiring medical attention after eating products containing tomatoes served between August 16 through 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Murray \|first=Jessica \|last2=Kim \|first2=Hyun \|date=15 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Mexican Grill's Food Crisis Conundrum \|url=https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525162751/https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|archive-date=25 May 2022 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=chrie.org}}</ref>		\|In August, across 22 locations in Newport Minnesota, 64 people became ill, with 9 individuals requiring medical attention after eating products containing tomatoes served between August 16 through 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Murray \|first=Jessica \|last2=Kim \|first2=Hyun \|date=15 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Mexican Grill's Food Crisis Conundrum \|url=https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525162751/https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|archive-date=25 May 2022 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=chrie.org}}</ref>
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	\|'''E.Coli'''		\|'''E.Coli October'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|		\|In October, 55 people were infected with STEC O26, with 21 needing hospitalization after eating chipotle at Washington and Oregon. This resulted in the company closing 43 locations, and a investigation was conducted by Center for Disease Control and Prevention.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=1 February 2016 \|title=2015 E. coli Outbreak Linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Restaurants \|url=https://archive.cdc.gov/www_cdc_gov/ecoli/2015/o26-11-15/index.html \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Center for Disease Control and Prevention}}</ref>
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	\|'''Norovirus'''		\|'''Norovirus'''

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Health Violations

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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|In April, ~~over 500~~ people (primarily students) became ill after eating at Chipotle near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. it was speculated that an employee ~~was the source~~, however the true source was never found<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Kate \|date=2 November 2015 \|title=Chipotle has faced major food poisoning outbreaks before \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-past-food-poisoning-outbreaks-2015-11?IR=T \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref>		\|In April, 509 people (primarily students) became ill after eating at Chipotle near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. it was speculated that an employee came to work ill and passed it onto customers, however the true source was never found<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Kate \|date=2 November 2015 \|title=Chipotle has faced major food poisoning outbreaks before \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-past-food-poisoning-outbreaks-2015-11?IR=T \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|last=Hirsh \|first=April \|date=August 2008 \|title=Outbreak In Ohio: Cost Of The 2008 Norovirus Incident In Kent \|url=https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Policy Matters Ohio}}</ref>
	~~policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-~~2008~~-norovirus-incident-in-kent/~~
	https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf
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	\|'''E.Coli'''		\|'''E.Coli August'''
			\|2015
			\|In October,
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			\|'''E.Coli July'''
	\|2015		\|2015
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	\|'''Salmonella'''		\|'''Salmonella'''
	\|2015		\|2015
	\|		\|In August, across 22 locations in Newport Minnesota, 64 people became ill, with 9 individuals requiring medical attention after eating products containing tomatoes served between August 16 through 28.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Murray \|first=Jessica \|last2=Kim \|first2=Hyun \|date=15 March 2026 \|title=Chipotle Mexican Grill's Food Crisis Conundrum \|url=https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220525162751/https://www.chrie.org/assets/docs/JHTC-case-notes/JHTC-vol-8/JHTC_Vol%208_Issue%203_Murray_Case.pdf \|archive-date=25 May 2022 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=chrie.org}}</ref>
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	\|'''E.Coli'''		\|'''E.Coli'''
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	===Everything below achieved march 13===		===Everything below achieved march 13===
	~~https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/food-poisoning-at-chipotle-a-history-of-food-safety-issues/~~

	https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/food-poisoning-at-chipotle-a-history-of-food-safety-issues/		https://www.foodpoisoningnews.com/food-poisoning-at-chipotle-a-history-of-food-safety-issues/

SquidthePlummer: did some small fixes and added 1 incident (though very bland and i plan on improving it laterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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did some small fixes and added 1 incident (though very bland and i plan on improving it laterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

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	\|'''Hepatitis Outbreak'''		\|'''Hepatitis Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|Through March and April, Chipotle was involved in a Hepatitis A incident through one of its restaurants in La Mesa California, that resulted in 22 being affected, with 4 requiring hospitalization. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency began conducting an investigation on April 23, and throughout the investigation making several announcements to the public.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=E \|first=Phyllis \|date=23 April 2008 \|title=Hepatitis A in San Diego County \|url=https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121192820/https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|archive-date=21 November 2023 \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=eFoodAlert}}</ref>		\|Through March and April, Chipotle was involved in a Hepatitis A incident through one of its restaurants in La Mesa California that resulted in 22 being affected, with 4 requiring hospitalization. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency began conducting an investigation on April 23, and throughout the investigation making several announcements to the public.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=E \|first=Phyllis \|date=23 April 2008 \|title=Hepatitis A in San Diego County \|url=https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121192820/https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|archive-date=21 November 2023 \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=eFoodAlert}}</ref>

	*On April 23, the County announced 6 individuals affected with Hepatitis.		*On April 23, the County announced 6 individuals affected with Hepatitis.
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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-2008-norovirus-incident-in-kent/		\|In April, over 500 people (primarily students) became ill after eating at Chipotle near Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. it was speculated that an employee was the source, however the true source was never found<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Taylor \|first=Kate \|date=2 November 2015 \|title=Chipotle has faced major food poisoning outbreaks before \|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/chipotles-past-food-poisoning-outbreaks-2015-11?IR=T \|url-status=live \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=Business Insider}}</ref>
			policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-2008-norovirus-incident-in-kent/
	https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf		https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf
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SquidthePlummer: changed some link to ded, also did minor fixes

2026-03-16T01:13:32Z

changed some link to ded, also did minor fixes

SquidthePlummer: loads of changes . . . .

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loads of changes . . . .

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	\|Type=Public		\|Type=Public
	\|Website=http://chipotle.com/		\|Website=http://chipotle.com/
	}}Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, [[wikipedia:Chipotle_Mexican_Grill#\|Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.]] (also referred as Chipotle) is an American chain of [[wikipedia:Fast_casual\|fast casual]] restaurants primary serving burritos and bowls across over 4000 locations globally.		}}Founded in 1993 by Steve Ells, [[wikipedia:Chipotle_Mexican_Grill#\|Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.]] (also referred as Chipotle) is an American chain of [[wikipedia:Fast_casual\|fast casual]] restaurants primary serving burritos and bowls across over 4000 locations globally. The company has created several companies delving into a range of food items and service such as the Pizzeria Locale, ShopHouse Southeast Asian Kitchen, Tasty Made, Farmesa, and Soul Daddy, however all has since been shut down.

	==Consumer-impact summary==		==Consumer-impact summary==
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	====2017 Incident====		====2017 Incident====
	On December 21, Richard Rabinowitz filed a class action lawsuit against Chipotle for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending customers marketing messages without consent through their automatic telephone dialing system. Around November 17 through December 18, Richard Rabinowitz received 5 messages marketing the newly released Queso, however the plaintiff claims it was targeted marketing ~~as the~~ Queso wasn't positively received by customers. <ref>{{Cite web \|last=Rizzi \|first=Corrado \|date=10 January 2018 \|title=Florida Man Files Class Action Against Chipotle Over Alleged Unsolicited Text Messages \|url=https://www.classaction.org/news/florida-man-files-class-action-against-chipotle-over-alleged-unsolicited-text-messages \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=ClassAction}}</ref> As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still progressing in courts.		On December 21, Richard Rabinowitz filed a class action lawsuit against Chipotle for allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending customers marketing messages without consent through their automatic telephone dialing system. Around November 17 through December 18, Richard Rabinowitz received 5 messages marketing the newly released Queso, however the plaintiff claims it was targeted marketing because Queso wasn't positively received by customers. <ref>{{Cite web \|last=Rizzi \|first=Corrado \|date=10 January 2018 \|title=Florida Man Files Class Action Against Chipotle Over Alleged Unsolicited Text Messages \|url=https://www.classaction.org/news/florida-man-files-class-action-against-chipotle-over-alleged-unsolicited-text-messages \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=ClassAction}}</ref> As of March 2026, the lawsuit is still progressing in courts.

	====2019 Incident====		====2019 Incident====
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	On August 24, Chipotle was involved in a lawsuit alleging the company's AI voice ordering systems, designed to help customers orders over the phone, collected customers voiceprints without properly disclosing voice collection to customers, violating the Biometric Information Privacy Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Rizzi \|first=Corrado \|date=26 August 2026 \|title=Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Other Restaurants Hit with Biometric Privacy Suit in Illinois Over AI Voice Ordering Systems \|url=https://www.classaction.org/news/applebees-red-lobster-other-restaurants-hit-with-biometric-privacy-suit-in-illinois-over-ai-voice-ordering-systems \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=ClassAction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=29 August 2022 \|title=Applebees, Chipotle, other restaurants face class action alleging automated voice ordering technology data privacy violations \|url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/applebees-chipotle-other-restaurants-face-class-action-alleging-automated-voice-ordering-technology-data-privacy-violations/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Top Class Action}}</ref> The lawsuit is still ongoing as of March 2026.		On August 24, Chipotle was involved in a lawsuit alleging the company's AI voice ordering systems, designed to help customers orders over the phone, collected customers voiceprints without properly disclosing voice collection to customers, violating the Biometric Information Privacy Act.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Rizzi \|first=Corrado \|date=26 August 2026 \|title=Applebee’s, Red Lobster, Other Restaurants Hit with Biometric Privacy Suit in Illinois Over AI Voice Ordering Systems \|url=https://www.classaction.org/news/applebees-red-lobster-other-restaurants-hit-with-biometric-privacy-suit-in-illinois-over-ai-voice-ordering-systems \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=ClassAction}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|date=29 August 2022 \|title=Applebees, Chipotle, other restaurants face class action alleging automated voice ordering technology data privacy violations \|url=https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/applebees-chipotle-other-restaurants-face-class-action-alleging-automated-voice-ordering-technology-data-privacy-violations/ \|url-status=live \|access-date=13 March 2026 \|website=Top Class Action}}</ref> The lawsuit is still ongoing as of March 2026.

	===Charging Customers Extra with hidden Fee's~~(2020 and 2024)~~===		===Charging Customers Extra with hidden Fee's===

	====2021 Incident====		====2021 Incident====
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	\|'''Hepatitis Outbreak'''		\|'''Hepatitis Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|		\|Through March and April, Chipotle was involved in a Hepatitis A incident through one of its restaurants in La Mesa California, that resulted in 22 being affected, with 4 requiring hospitalization. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency began conducting an investigation on April 23, and throughout the investigation making several announcements to the public.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=E \|first=Phyllis \|date=23 April 2008 \|title=Hepatitis A in San Diego County \|url=https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121192820/https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|archive-date=21 November 2023 \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=eFoodAlert}}</ref>

			* On April 23, the County announced 6 individuals affected with Hepatitis.
			* On April 24, it was announced that 6 more individuals were affected, bringing total to 12. The county started interviewing possible affected employees.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 24, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315234438/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
			* On April 25, two additional cases of individuals was discovered, bringing total to 14. Additionally, the county first reported genders and age range affected, which included 6 females and 8 males between 23-55 years old. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=25 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 25, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125165951/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=25 January 2017 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
			* On April 28, four more cases was discovered, including 2 females and 2 males, bringing total to 18.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 28, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315233906/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref> Additionally, 26 employees were confirmed to be interviewed and tested, however all came negative with Hepatitis A.
			* On May 1, a male was announced to be infected, amounting the total to 19. <ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=1 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 1, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315235205/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
			* On May 5, one male was discovered to be infected, totaling to 20.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=5 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 5, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204200803/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=4 December 2025 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
			* On May 6, a female was discovered to be infected, totaling to 21.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=6 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 6, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260316010305/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|archive-date=16 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
			* On May 9, a final report released that announced a additional case of a female being affected, totaling to 22 with 10 females and 12 male. The origins of the outbreak wasn't discovered.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=9 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 9, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315232741/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|		\|policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-2008-norovirus-incident-in-kent/
			https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf
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	\|'''E.Coli'''		\|'''E.Coli'''
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	https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 (both received march 14)		https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 (both received march 14)
	\|}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-04-21 \|title=Office of Public Affairs \|url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/chipotle-mexican-grill-agrees-pay-25-million-fine-and-enter-deferred-prosecution-agreement \|website=justice.gov}}</ref>		\|}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-04-21 \|title=Office of Public Affairs \|url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/chipotle-mexican-grill-agrees-pay-25-million-fine-and-enter-deferred-prosecution-agreement \|website=justice.gov}}</ref>

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	\|Through March and April, Chipotle was involved in a Hepatitis A incident through one of its restaurants in La Mesa California, that resulted in 22 being affected, with 4 requiring hospitalization. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency began conducting an investigation on April 23, and throughout the investigation making several announcements to the public.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=E \|first=Phyllis \|date=23 April 2008 \|title=Hepatitis A in San Diego County \|url=https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121192820/https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|archive-date=21 November 2023 \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=eFoodAlert}}</ref>		\|Through March and April, Chipotle was involved in a Hepatitis A incident through one of its restaurants in La Mesa California, that resulted in 22 being affected, with 4 requiring hospitalization. San Diego County Health and Human Services Agency began conducting an investigation on April 23, and throughout the investigation making several announcements to the public.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=E \|first=Phyllis \|date=23 April 2008 \|title=Hepatitis A in San Diego County \|url=https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231121192820/https://efoodalert.blogspot.com/2008/04/hepatitis-in-san-diego-county.html \|archive-date=21 November 2023 \|access-date=15 March 2025 \|website=eFoodAlert}}</ref>

	* On April 23, the County announced 6 individuals affected with Hepatitis.		*On April 23, the County announced 6 individuals affected with Hepatitis.
	* On April 24, it was announced that 6 more individuals were affected, bringing total to 12. The county started interviewing possible affected employees.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 24, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315234438/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On April 24, it was announced that 6 more individuals were affected, bringing total to 12. The county started interviewing possible affected employees.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=24 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 24, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315234438/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042408-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On April 25, two additional cases of individuals was discovered, bringing total to 14. Additionally, the county first reported genders and age range affected, which included 6 females and 8 males between 23-55 years old. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=25 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 25, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125165951/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=25 January 2017 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On April 25, two additional cases of individuals was discovered, bringing total to 14. Additionally, the county first reported genders and age range affected, which included 6 females and 8 males between 23-55 years old. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=25 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 25, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170125165951/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042508-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=25 January 2017 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On April 28, four more cases was discovered, including 2 females and 2 males, bringing total to 18.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 28, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315233906/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref> ~~Additionally, 26 employees were confirmed to be interviewed and tested, however all came negative with Hepatitis A.~~		*On April 28, four more cases was discovered, including 2 females and 2 males, bringing total to 18. Additionally, 26 employees were confirmed to be interviewed and tested, however all came negative with Hepatitis A.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=28 April 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – APRIL 28, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315233906/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR042808-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On May 1, a male was announced to be infected, amounting the total to 19. <ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=1 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 1, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315235205/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On May 1, a male was announced to be infected, amounting the total to 19. <ref name=":2">{{Cite web \|date=1 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 1, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315235205/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/MR050108-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On May 5, one male was discovered to be infected, totaling to 20.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=5 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 5, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204200803/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=4 December 2025 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On May 5, one male was discovered to be infected, totaling to 20.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=5 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 5, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20251204200803/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/docs/HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=4 December 2025 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On May 6, a female was discovered to be infected, totaling to 21.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=6 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 6, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260316010305/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|archive-date=16 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On May 6, a female was discovered to be infected, totaling to 21.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=6 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 6, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260316010305/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/PHS-050608-HepAUpdate-Rel.pdf \|archive-date=16 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
	* On May 9, ~~a final report released that announced a~~ additional case of a female being affected, totaling to 22 with 10 females and 12 male. The origins of the outbreak wasn't discovered.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=9 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 9, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=~~live~~ \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315232741/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>		*On May 9, an additional case of a female being affected was discovered, totaling to 22 with 10 females and 12 male. The origins of the outbreak wasn't discovered.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=9 May 2008 \|title=HEPATITIS A UPDATE – MAY 9, 2008 \|url=https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260315232741/https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/dam/sdc/hhsa/docs/MR050908-HepAUpdate.pdf \|archive-date=15 March 2026 \|access-date=15 March 2026 \|website=County of San Diego}}</ref>
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	\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''		\|'''Norovirus Outbreak'''
	\|2008		\|2008
	\|policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-2008-norovirus-incident-in-kent/		\|policymattersohio.org/research/outbreak-in-ohio-cost-of-the-2008-norovirus-incident-in-kent/
	https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf		https://policymattersohio.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/OutbreakInOhio2008.pdf
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	\|'''E.Coli'''		\|'''E.Coli'''
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	https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 (both received march 14)		https://www.ndtv.com/food/us-woman-claims-she-bit-into-rodent-inside-chipotle-burrito-bowl-sues-chain-9791182 (both received march 14)
	\|}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-04-21 \|title=Office of Public Affairs \|url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/chipotle-mexican-grill-agrees-pay-25-million-fine-and-enter-deferred-prosecution-agreement \|website=justice.gov}}</ref>		\|}<ref>{{Cite web \|date=2020-04-21 \|title=Office of Public Affairs \|url=https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/chipotle-mexican-grill-agrees-pay-25-million-fine-and-enter-deferred-prosecution-agreement \|website=justice.gov}}</ref>

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	===Everything below achieved march 13===		===Everything below achieved march 13===