Whew, chile! Authorities launched an investigation into a Chili’s restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina following reports that several customers suffered chemical burns while sipping on margaritas.
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Margarita Mix-Up? Here’s What Went Down At A North Carolina Chili’s
The Foothills Health District shared preliminary details about the situation, explaining that a contracted worker who was power washing the restaurant’s exterior gave an employee a “granulated degreasing chemical” on Monday, October 26. The employee reportedly placed the chemical in a unlabeled container before bringing it inside the restaurant and allegedly leaving it near the bar.
Two days later, on Wednesday, October 28, another employee came across the container while preparing the bar for lunch service. Mistaking the chemical for sugar, the worker reportedly used it to make margaritas. Shortly after ordering the drinks, three customer experienced immediate discomfort and suffered chemical burns in and around their mouths. The customers alerted the staff about their symptoms before leaving to seek medical attention. Two Chili’s employees then tasted the substance themselves and experienced similar symptoms. Foothills Health District spokesperson Megan Rollins confirmed that the customers sought treatment at an urgent care facility. However, she said she wasn’t sure about the severity of the burns.
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Chili’s Margarita Incident Sparked An Investigation! Here’s How It Ended!
Once details about the incident came to light, the Foothills Health District launched an investigation and immediately suspended the North Carolina Chili’s food service permit. Health officials also ordered the restaurant staff to thoroughly clean and sanitize all affected food preparation areas, equipment, and surfaces.
Following the investigation, officials restored the restaurant’s food service permit after confirming that Chili’s met “all applicable food safety requirements.” Health officials also stressed that the incident serves as an important reminder to properly label chemicals in workplaces and homes to help prevent accidental exposure.
The TL Had Plenty To Say About The Chili’s Margarita Incident
Once The Shade Room dropped details about the margaritas incident at Chili’s, the Roomies wasted no time sounding OFF in the comment section. Some folks said they would be filing a lawsuit immediately, while others admitted the situation has them ready to give up drinking. See some of the reactions below.
Instagram user @dirrah_badd wrote, “Not me reading this while at Chili’s drinking a margarita 🤦🏽♀️”
Instagram user @mss_mutale wrote, “CHEMICAL BURNS??!!!! Ikyfl this is actually so deadly.”
While Instagram user @shanicealisha wrote, “By the time I finish suing, Chili’s would be named after me. Tf.”
Then Instagram user @_.843nootie wrote, “Everyday I see signs why I need to stop drinking, and I say this as I sip on my Pinot Grigio rn 😭”
Another Instagram user @wizowskiiii wrote, “Sound like a nuclear lawsuit to me. Pass me a drink.”
Instagram user @iknowwhereiwanttoeat wrote, “Man what kinda spicy margarita was that 💀”
Then another Instagram user @lowekeybillz wrote, “Lord have mercy .. them drinks already weak now they trying to k*ll you with it 🤦🏽♂️”
While another Instagram user @_lekayla_ wrote, “I can’t imagine how painful a mouth and throat chemical burn is ”
Finally, Instagram user @dani.jayy_ wrote, “I’m never trusting a salted rim again and I wasn’t even there 😂😭”
