Chipotle Faces Stock Decline After Removing Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Investigation
Chipotle's stock dropped 9% following the removal of jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota, despite the company stating it was done out of caution and that health investigators had no ongoing concerns. The Minnesota Department of Health reported 110 salmonella cases, prompting the investigation. Chipotle has replaced the affected jalapeños with products from different growers.
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Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Linked to Salmonella Outbreak From Its Restaurants
The Minnesota Department of Health said it had identified 110 salmonella cases in this outbreak, and the F.D.A. is also investigating. Chipotle said it “proactively removed the jalapeños from our restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers.”
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While Chipotle’s stock slid on Tuesday, it said health investigators had “no ongoing concerns” with the chain after it removed the jalapenos.
Chipotle Drops 9% After Pulling Jalapeños Possibly Linked To Salmonella Outbreak In Minnesota
Chipotle has not been officially linked to the outbreak and removed jalapeños from some stores “out of an abundance of caution.”
Officials Probe Salmonella Cases Tied to Jalapeño Peppers Served at Chipotle
Minnesota health authorities are investigating an illness in people who ate at quick-service Mexican-style chains.

