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700 Sickened from Chipolte!

FlowerBear — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:21:31 GMT

I have never had Chipoltes food. More than 700 were sick from eating their food last week near Columbus Ohio!!!

Nope not going to ever get food from them no matter where the location.

I read just now that one reason was the LETTUCE

and also beans were kept at too low a temp!!

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

ValuSkr — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:05:52 GMT

That's a shame. The chain was just starting to recover from previous incidents. I guess this will set them back again.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

Mominohio — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:24:23 GMT

THis has been big news here in Ohio, and while I've never eaten at a Chipoltes, because of all the issues they have had repeatedly, I don't see myself EVER going into one of their restaurants.

Their suppliers must have real issues, as it has been my understanding this isn't about specific health code issues with the restaurants, but tainted food from suppliers.

Kind of scary, and makes me wonder how other establishments aren't having the same issues, because the suppliers have to be supplying more than just this one chain.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

RespectLife — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:11:14 GMT

There was an incident about a year ago here in Western NY w/ Chipolte too! I don't think that many were sickened though. 700 people is a LOT!

Too bad, I really do love their food!

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

chrystaltree — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:48:24 GMT

McDonalds also had that problem with their salads. I like Chipotles but they have this problem too frequently.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

Lipstickdiva — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 13:53:07 GMT

The very first time I ever ate at that chain was a number of years ago in Columbus.

When we got one here in my town a couple of years ago, it was nothing to wait in line 45+ minutes to get food because it was so packed. Now, if you wait 15 minutes that a long time.

I have eaten there a number of times. I just told my DH a couple of weeks ago I never want to eat there again because every time, I don't feel well for a couple of days afterwards. I didn't connect the dots immediately. I quit getting the lettuce and when that didn't help, I told him I'm done. I don't get beans so that's not it for me.

The last article I read about this said 624 people had self reported gastro intestinal issues and they didn't know what it was from.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

shopperqvc — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:05:37 GMT

They didn't learn their lesson the first time? Not going to eat there ever! It's a shame they didn't take classes on food prep. Maybe another type of business would be the route they take next.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

haddon9 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:10:20 GMT

If they ever want to recover from this they will probably need to change their name along with some major public relations.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

RollTide2008 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:11:38 GMT

Heh, I’ve been eating at the Chipotle in Powell at least once a week for months. I’ve never gotten sick.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

ALRATIBA — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:13:20 GMT

We have one a couple of blocks from me ... I've picked up food to-go on quite a few occasions. (Burrito fan)

I reheat at home ... so far, so good.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

millieshops — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:37:25 GMT

When Chipolte first came on the scene years back, I was pleased because I like the spices, the beans, etc. But even when I was obese, I knew calories and other nutritional info was important and they were offering me food I just knew I could get addicted to. I guess I should be happy I never tried them.

As for the problems - somewhere someone is cutting corners they shouldn't - maybe in the supply chain, maybe in the employee chain, maybe it's policy of one of the companies, but I always think first that lots of these issues come from someone being lazy or being greedy.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

ValuSkr — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 14:46:13 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
If they ever want to recover from this they will probably need to change their name along with some major public relations.

Yes, and it's a shame because "Chipotle" is a cool name.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

PINKdogWOOD — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:21:39 GMT

Isn't this disgusting??!! @FlowerBear I live here, I believe I heard they cleaned up this on and it's already re-opened. YUK!!!

They've had SO MANY shut downs in this city at different chips here it's unbelievelable. And they're getting ready to open a brand new on on across the street from OSU main campus.

Someone really needs to step in and SHUT DOWN this entire chain for good. I don't eat at this chain because I don't like their grub but apparently no one here who eats at any of them here cares about how UNclean they are.

This number continues to grow and they still don't know the cause. At first they said an employee was sick yet went to work. Now they're claiming of course it was the food. Wonder when they'll figure this one out.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipoltes!

Kachina624 — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 15:28:26 GMT

@PINKdogWOOD. Please read msg #3 on this thread.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

Krimpette — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:48:34 GMT

I've never eaten at a Chipolte's......and never intend to. Something is radically wrong to have repeat incidents like this.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

Shogirl — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:55:36 GMT

I will never eat at that place!

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

IMW — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:05:38 GMT

This seems to be a recurring theme, over and over.........

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

deeva — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:40:39 GMT

I stopped eating at Chipotle in 2003. Never really liked their food.

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

Shop Till you Drop — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 19:52:09 GMT

I always enjoyed the items I selected for my bowl and for a few years would eat at Chipolte maybe once a month. Then we noticed the floors and table top were dirty, and then noticed the serving line was really messy and employees not cleaning up behind themselfs. I let this happen twice and after the 3rd time it happened, I emailed the corp office. I promply received an email stating the regional manger for this store would like to discuss this with me. She called and we talked for about 30 minutes. She asked a dozen or more questions and I gave honest answerers. I told her I doubted I would be going back, but thanked her for her time. She asked that I please give it about two weeks and please go back and see if any changes happened. I told her I would do that. I went back to weeks later and the place was spotless. Clean floors, cleans tables , clean cooking area. I was impressed. I contacted her back and gave her a full report. She kindly sent me a nice letter explaining what had been done and thanked me again for all the info. I provided. Went back to my routine of going about once a month and things stayed clean and nice. About a year later, down hill it went again. I contacted the regional manager as asked and she was no longer with the company. I have never been back. When it was good it was good, when it was bad it was bad...

Re: 700 Sickened from Chipolte!

Nataliesgramma — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 22:57:48 GMT

It's going to be hard to recover from a second illness from eating there....I bet they go out of business like Chi Chi's did...