A Chili’s Bar & Grill restaurant is under investigation after an employee reportedly served three customers margaritas that mistakenly contained cleaning products.
According to KHOU 11, the incident occurred at the Forest City location in North Carolina on Wednesday, October 28. Health officials said that customers suffered chemical burns after drinking the margaritas, and two other employees also experienced symptoms after exposure.
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The drinks were prepared with a cleaning chemical mistaken for sugar, and officials later learned that an employee placed a granulated degreasing chemical in an unlabeled container. It is believed that the container was brought inside the restaurant and left in the bar section.
Chili’s Responds as Permit Is Suspended
In a statement, Chili’s said it was aware of the incident and took immediate action: “We are actively investigating the circumstances related to this incident as the health and well-being of our guests and Team Members remain our top priority.”
Additionally, the restaurant’s food service permit was suspended, and the restaurant took steps to prevent further incidents.