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| Home - CBSNews.com | MINNESOTA CHIPOTLE BURRITO BOWL MEAL LED TO SEPSIS HOSPITALIZATION, LAWSUIT SAYS | 32 mins ago |
A Minnesota woman filed a lawsuit against Chipotle after she fainted and developed a 102‑degree fever, leading to hospitalization with sepsis three days after eating a chicken burrito bowl at a Roseville restaurant. According to the lawsuit filed Tuesday, genetic testing linked her infection to a multistate salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeño peppers.
The complaint alleges that the salmonella outbreak, which has affected customers across several states, was caused by jalapeño pepper contamination. The plaintiff’s medical records show she experienced a severe infection that required emergency treatment. She claims the restaurant failed to ensure safe food handling, contributing to her illness.
This case is part of a broader wave of legal actions against Chipotle following a nationwide salmonella outbreak that has prompted recalls and heightened scrutiny of food safety practices.