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Chipotle Faces Stock Decline Amid Salmonella Investigation Linked to Jalapeños

Chipotle's stock dropped 9% following the removal of jalapeños linked to a salmonella outbreak, with health officials investigating the situation. Although the company acted out of caution and has not been officially connected to the outbreak, the news has led to significant investor concern, resulting in a total stock value loss of 10%.

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Fortune12 days ago

93% of jalapeno salmonella problems came from Mexican restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba, officials say

Federal officials say Chipotle's jalapeño risk is over. Investors who erased 10% of its stock value on Tuesday.

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The New York Times14 days ago

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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MarketWatch14 days ago

Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some locations after salmonella investigation. Here’s what to know.

While Chipotle’s stock slid on Tuesday, it said health investigators had “no ongoing concerns” with the chain after it removed the jalapenos.

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Forbes14 days ago

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.”

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The Wall Street Journal14 days ago

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.

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