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Chili’s Permit Suspended After Degreaser-Tainted Margaritas Burns

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

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Chili's Grill & Bar in Forest City, NC served margaritas with a degreaser, causing burns.
Three customers and two employees suffered burns after drinking the drinks on Oct. 28, 2026.
Contamination began on Oct. 26, 2026 after a contractor left degreaser in an unlabeled container.
Foothills Health District suspended Chili's permit on Oct. 28, 2026.
Health director Jason Masters warned labeling under the North Carolina Food Code prevents such incidents.

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Chili's Grill & Bar in Forest City, NC served margaritas with a degreaser, causing burns.
Three customers and two employees suffered burns after drinking the drinks on Oct. 28, 2026.
Contamination began on Oct. 26, 2026 after a contractor left degreaser in an unlabeled container.
Foothills Health District suspended Chili's permit on Oct. 28, 2026.
Health director Jason Masters warned labeling under the North Carolina Food Code prevents such incidents.