Chipotle Recalls Jalapeños Following Salmonella Outbreak in Minnesota

Chipotle Mexican Grill recalled jalapeños from its restaurants after public health authorities linked the ingredient to a salmonella outbreak. The company took action after receiving a notification from the state of Minnesota reporting that customers had become ill after eating guacamole.

To manage the recall, the company used a digital supply chain mapping system to trace the movement of the jalapeños from distributors to specific restaurant locations. This technology allowed the chain to identify and remove the contaminated product from its inventory.

While health authorities stated they have no ongoing concerns regarding the safety of the restaurants, the outbreak impacted the company's market value. Chipotle shares dropped as much as 9.7% on the day the report was published.