Chipotle & the E-Coli Affect

By Smittywerbin1

  • Opening

    Opening
    The first ever Chipotle opened in 1993, taking over a corner ice-cream store.

  • Happy Halloween!

    Happy Halloween!
    On Oct 31st, authorities announce an investigation into a food-borne illness tied to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. restaurants in Washington and Oregon. The restaurant chain voluntarily closes 43 sites in the two states

  • Uh Oh

    Uh Oh
    On November 3rd, Washington health officials identify the specific microorganism responsible for the E. coli outbreak.

  • Maybe it's not Chipotle....

    Maybe it's not Chipotle....
    Washington health officials say testing fails to identify the exact source for the outbreak.

  • They're back!

    They're back!
    The reopening
    Chipotle reopens stores in Washington and Oregon that it voluntarily closed after after giving them a deep cleaning and ordering a fresh supply of ingredients.

  • Again?!?!?

    Again?!?!?
    California reaction
    The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says the E. coli outbreak had spread to six states. New cases are reported in California, New York and Ohio. Previous cases were also reported in Minnesota, along with those in Washington and Oregon.