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Chili’s restaurant chemical contamination in North Carolina
Overview
In late October 2026, a Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, became the site of a chemical contamination incident involving margaritas. The contamination occurred after a contractor performing exterior power washing provided a granulated industrial degreaser to an employee. This substance was placed in an unmarked container near the bar area.
On October 28, a staff member reportedly mistook the chemical for sugar or salt and used it to prepare the margarita station. The incident resulted in chemical burns to the mouths of three customers and two employees.
The Foothills Health District temporarily suspended the restaurant’s food service permit during an investigation. The permit was reinstated on October 29 after the establishment followed orders to clean and sanitize the affected areas. Chili’s described the event as an “isolated incident” and stated they took immediate action to support those affected.
Entities
Forest City · North Carolina · Foothills Health District · Chili’s Grill & Bar
Timeline
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[HEALTH] 2 sourcesChili’s restaurant in North Carolina serves margaritas containing degreaser
Three customers and two employees at a North Carolina Chili’s suffered chemical burns after a staff member mistakenly used an industrial degreaser instead of sugar to make margaritas.
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[HEALTH] 5 sourcesChili’s in North Carolina suspends permit after chemical burns from margaritas
Customers and employees at a North Carolina Chili’s suffered chemical burns after margaritas were mistakenly prepared with an industrial degreaser instead of sugar or salt.
Sources
americanwirenews.com · breitbart.com · complex.com · freerepublic.com · ibtimes.co.uk · independent.co.uk · world-today-journal.com