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|'''E.Coli July''' | |'''E.Coli July''' | ||
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| | |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''' | ||
| | |2025 | ||
| | |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 | |} | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||