Chili's Margarita Mix-Up Burns Customers
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Multiple customers at a Chili's Grill & Bar reported experiencing chemical burns Wednesday after consuming margaritas that had been prepared with an industrial cleaning chemical that was mistaken for sugar or salt.
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After the customers alerted staff, two employees also tasted the substance and reported similar symptoms.
The incident stemmed from an October 26 exchange in which a restaurant employee received “a granulated degreasing chemical” from a contractor hired to power wash the building’s exterior.
Our team took immediate action to support those affected and avoid any further injuries.
Health officials then opened an investigation and suspended the restaurant’s permit for food service.
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On Wednesday at a Chili's Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns after drinking margaritas mixed with an industrial degreaser that was mistaken for sugar or salt. The incident began when an employee placed the cleaning agent in an unlabeled container, which was then used by another worker to prepare drinks on Monday. Customers noticed discomfort…
Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after dangerous margarita mix-up →In a Chili’s restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas that had been mistakenly mixed with a degreasing cleaner instead of sugar on Wednesday. The incident occurred when an employee preparing for lunch service used the unlabeled container of the cleaning agent to make drinks, leading patrons and employees who consumed them to experience immediate…
North Carolina Chili’s customers suffer chemical burns after drinking margaritas in nightmare mix-up →At a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas that were prepared with a degreasing cleaning chemical instead of sugar on Wednesday. The incident also affected two employees who tasted the substance, bringing the total number of people injured to five. Health officials revealed that an unmarked container of the chemical was mistakenly used…
Chili's customers suffer horrific chemical burns after sipping margaritas at North Carolina restaurant →Three customers and two workers at a Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas made with a cleaning agent instead of sugar on Thursday last week. The incident occurred when an employee mistakenly used an unlabeled container of degreasing cleaner to prepare the bar for lunch service. Local health inspectors closed the restaurant but it reopened the next day…
Chili’s customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agent →Health officials report that five individuals—three customers and two employees—were injured by chemical burns at a Chili’s restaurant in North Carolina on November 2, 2026. The incident occurred when an employee used cleaning powder instead of sugar to prepare drinks, resulting in severe burns for those who consumed or handled the contaminated beverages.
WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-up →Analysis
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- 30 Oct
Multiple customers at a Chili's Grill & Bar reported experiencing chemical burns Wednesday after consuming margaritas that had been prepared with an industrial cleaning chemical that was mistaken for sugar or salt.
- 31 Oct
Within moments of sipping their margaritas, the diners 'immediately experienced discomfort,' according to the Foothills Health District.
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3 Nov WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-upHealth officials report that five individuals—three customers and two employees—were injured by chemical burns at a Chili’s restaurant in North Carolina on November 2, 2026. The incident occurred when an employee used cleaning powder instead of sugar to prepare drinks, resulting in severe burns for those who consumed or handled the contaminated beverages.ABC News (US)
2 Nov Chili’s customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agentThree customers and two workers at a Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas made with a cleaning agent instead of sugar on Thursday last week. The incident occurred when an employee mistakenly used an unlabeled container of degreasing cleaner to prepare the bar for lunch service. Local health inspectors closed the restaurant but it reopened the next day…NBC News
1 Nov Three Chili’s customers chemically burned after margarita mix-up
The Independent
31 Oct Chili's customers suffer horrific chemical burns after sipping margaritas at North Carolina restaurantAt a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas that were prepared with a degreasing cleaning chemical instead of sugar on Wednesday. The incident also affected two employees who tasted the substance, bringing the total number of people injured to five. Health officials revealed that an unmarked container of the chemical was mistakenly used…Daily Mail
30 Oct North Carolina Chili’s customers suffer chemical burns after drinking margaritas in nightmare mix-upIn a Chili’s restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas that had been mistakenly mixed with a degreasing cleaner instead of sugar on Wednesday. The incident occurred when an employee preparing for lunch service used the unlabeled container of the cleaning agent to make drinks, leading patrons and employees who consumed them to experience immediate…New York Post
30 Oct Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after dangerous margarita mix-upOn Wednesday at a Chili's Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina, three customers and two employees experienced chemical burns after drinking margaritas mixed with an industrial degreaser that was mistaken for sugar or salt. The incident began when an employee placed the cleaning agent in an unlabeled container, which was then used by another worker to prepare drinks on Monday. Customers noticed discomfort…Fox News
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