A Toxic Plate: How Chipotle's Salmonella Scandal Exposes a Broader Crisis in Food Safety The news of Kristen Behne's lawsuit against Chipotle is the latest chapter in a disturbing saga of foodborne illnesses linked to Mexican cuisine.
This story raises questions about whether we're witnessing isolated incidents or something more fundamental amiss.
Federal health officials have identified over 300 cases of Salmonella infection linked to jalapeño peppers sourced from Mexico.