Chipotle Food Safety Outbreaks Quiz (w. Video)

What was the common factor among the people affected by the Chipotle outbreaks in 2015?

• They all had a food allergy.

• They all ate at Chipotle.

• They all traveled to California.

• They all consumed undercooked beef.

What was identified as the source of the salmonella outbreak in Minnesota?

• Lettuce

• Beef

• Tomatoes

• Cilantro

Why was it difficult to identify the source of the E. coli outbreak at Chipotle?

• The menu items share many common ingredients.

• The outbreak was limited to one state.

• The ingredients were not tested.

• The CDC did not investigate the outbreak.

What measure did Chipotle take to improve food safety after the outbreaks?

• Hired an expert to devise a food safety plan

• Stopped serving fresh ingredients

• Closed all restaurants temporarily

• Switched to frozen food

How did Jack in the Box respond to their E. coli outbreak in 1993?

• They ignored the issue.

• They launched a marketing campaign and improved food safety.

• They closed all their locations permanently.

• They stopped serving hamburgers.