Chipotle to Pay $25 Million Fine for Causing 1,000+ Foodborne Illnesses 2015-2018
Today, Chipotle Mexican Grill agreed to pay a record $25 million criminal fine—and institute a better food safety program—to settle criminal charges that the fast-casual chain served contaminated food to customers, sickening more than 1,100 people between 2015 and 2018. Federal prosecutors say the fine is the largest fine in a food safety case.
Chipotle was charged with two counts of violating the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act by adulterating food while held for sale after shipment in interstate commerce.