During the meeting, Chipotle executives told employees that the norovirus outbreaks previous year likely originated with sick employees, while at least one E. coli incident likely stemmed from tomatoes.
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But for what it’s worth, the company also announced today that it plans to commit $10 million to help local farmers that supply ingredients to Chipotle. Moran urged employees to be “incredibly hospitable” as the company fights to win back customers.
In the months since, sales have dropped 36 percent.
The meeting will go over an improved “farm-to-fork” food safety program, which the chain implemented in January.
With about 50,000 employees expected in attendance for the presentation, Chipotle Mexican Grill. postponed opening its restaurants for four hours to 3 p.m. local time Monday. However, knowing that they are still a popular place for lunch despite the health concerns, they’ve decided to make it up those who couldn’t have lunch today by offering a free burrito. Chiptole organized the meetings after a multi-state outbreak of e. Coli-related illness linked to the chain’s restaurants.
“With everything going on its probably the safest place you can eat right now”, said Misty Ashley, as she was found the door to Chipotle locked.
“In theory, every area code could have an 888-2222 [number] in it, so I’m only getting a limited number [of texts]”, he said.
Motta said Chipotle is handling the situation well by closing individual stores and training employees.
Sure, Chipotle has made many, many people sick while their restaurants were plagued with an E. coli outbreak, but what better way to make it up to the masses than with free burritos! Chipotle has said it will fully cooperate in the investigation.
“I am moderately disappointed, but I think I can move on”, potential customer Sarah Adkins said.
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So if you’re game for Chipotle and love free food, all you need to do is text your way to a free lunch.
