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Chili's margarita mix-up leaves customers with chemical burns
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Multiple customers and employees at a Chili's Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, suffered chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with an industrial cleaning chemical instead of sugar or salt.
- The incident occurred after an unlabeled container of industrial degreaser was left in the bar area and used by staff to prepare margaritas, leading to immediate discomfort and injuries upon consumption.
- Chili's stated it took swift action to support those affected and is investigating the incident, while the Foothills Health District temporarily suspended the restaurant's food service permit before reinstating it after safety standards were confirmed.
- The health district emphasized the critical need for proper labeling, storage, and handling of chemicals in food service establishments to prevent such contamination and protect public health.
