E. Coli Hits Chipotle Restaurants In SIX States, Should We Be Worried?

A few weeks ago, we wrote that more than 43 Chipotle locations were closed down due to an E. coli scare. While the outbreak was only limited to a two-state region, the company closed all the surrounding restaurants just to play things safe. Those restaurants have since reopened. Unfortunately, the E. coli has now expanded to six states.

There have now been reported cases in Minnesota, Ohio, New York and California with Washington and Oregon being the two original states.

Six states means its more than just one unclean kitchen. Currently, there’s an ongoing investigation to figure out the specific food item that’s connected to the E. coli.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 45 people have been infected and 43 of those infected said they had eaten at Chipotle within the week they were sick. The CDC says that the infection began within the window of Oct. 19 to Nov. 8.

Luckily, there have been no deaths.

A spokesman for Chipotle said that the company doesn’t believe it’s necessary right now to close any of the restaurants and is currently not aware of any employees that have become ill. They are, however, taking extreme measures to maintain a healthy and clean environment for preparing food.

Kind of makes us nervous for our next Chipotle visit, though.

Photo: Google Maps

More content

CultureProducts
This Boxed Wine Brand Is Winning Over The Hard Seltzer And Tequila Crowd
Nomadica Wines wants to show you that wine isn’t as intimidating as you might think. In fact, if you like hard seltzers or tequila, you…
,
Eating Out
IHOP And Applebee’s Join Forces To Open A Combo Restaurant In Texas
There’s a lot to unpack here. First, the news of an IHOP-Applebee’s merger is eyebrow-raising enough to rival The Rock’s iconic expression. But wait—there’s already…
,
Culture
World’s Largest Mazapán Sets Guinness World Record, Weighing Over 23,000 Pounds
Mazapán, a beloved treat in Mexico and Latin America, is made from ground peanuts and powdered sugar. Known for its dry, crumbly texture and nutty…
,
Burger
We Deliver!

Enter your email address below and we'll deliver our top stories straight to your inbox