The breakdown of cases by state is as follows: California (3), IL (1), Maryland (1), Minnesota (2), NY (1), OH (3), OR (13), Pennsylvania (1), and Washington (27).
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Three more states have been added to the E Coli outbreak with Chipotle Mexican Grill. The E Coli cases have been plaguing the restaurant since October.
Of the 52 people infected, the CDC says 47 reported eating at a Chipotle Mexican Grill in the week before the illness started.
The CDC says the most recent sick individual fell ill in mid-November. Symptoms can be severe and include abdominal pain, diarrhea, and a host of other complications. While the symptoms resolve in about a week for most, there are more vulnerable people that can develop kidney failure, or even death.
The chain is working with federal, state and local health officials to find the cause.
The investigation has not identified what specific food is linked to illness.
The E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill has now sickened 52 people and led to 20 hospitalizations in nine states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Chipotle will work with Seattle-based IEH Laboratories and Consulting Group, unveiled a new safety program that includes improving its supply chain and doing DNA testing of produce.
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Meanwhile, Chipotle shares have taken a huge hit in the stock market, losing nearly 8 percent to $518 in extended Friday trading, after the company said that sales at established outlets may drop 8 to 11 percent year-over-year in the fourth quarter, thus marking its first such decline.
