Chipotle’s jalapeño salmonella scare wipes 10% off its share price
CDC found 177 of 191 sick interviewees—93%—dined at Mexican-style chains like Chipotle and Qdoba, linking the outbreak to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico. The news drove Chipotle’s stock down 10%, underscoring how food‑safety lapses can instantly hit publicly traded restaurant valuations.