Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after dangerous margarita mix-up
Three customers and two employees suffered symptoms after an industrial degreaser was mistakenly used to prepare margaritas at a North Carolina Chili's.
TL;DR
- Three customers and two employees at a Chili's in Forest City, North Carolina, experienced chemical burns and other symptoms.
- The incident involved an industrial degreaser that was mistaken for sugar or salt and used to prepare margaritas.
- An employee placed an unmarked container of the chemical in the bar area, and another employee used it for drink preparation.
- The Foothills Health District investigated the incident, leading to the temporary suspension of the restaurant's food service permit.
- The health district emphasized the importance of proper chemical labeling and storage in food service establishments.