This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Fairfield chapter.
More than 40 Chipotle locations in Washington and Oregon are closing due to an E. Coli outbreak that has sickened about 22 people. The reports of people falling ill have been being reported since mid-October. About a third of the victims have been hospitalized and health officials are warning anyone with symptoms of vomiting or bloody diarrhea to seek medical help. Officials are predicting the outbreak of E. Coli is a direct result of a fresh food delivered to specific Chipotle locations. The mission to understand the root of the E. Coli outbreak is still underway and officials are not predicting any long-term effects to Chipotle’s loyal consumer base.