Chili’s customers in North Carolina suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning chemical — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chili-s-customers-in-north-carolina-suffer-burns-after-sipping-margaritas-mistakenly-made-with-cleaning-chemicalContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. North Carolina Chili's Customers Suffer Chemical Burns From Margaritashttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chili-s-customers-in-north-carolina-suffer-burns-after-sipping-margaritas-mistakenly-made-with-cleaning-chemicalhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/chili-s-customers-in-north-carolina-suffer-burns-after-sipping-margaritas-mistakenly-made-with-cleaning-chemical#u179399Fri, 06 Nov 2026 01:25:09 +0000Five people suffered chemical burns to their mouths at a North Carolina Chili's after a cleaning degreaser was mistaken for a drink ingredient. Three customers and two employees were affected. The incident occurred on October 28 when a container of cleaning powder entered the restaurant. Some victims required emergency room treatment. Chili's described the event as an isolated incident and stated that all related issues have been addressed. The restaurant has since reopened and has not been fined.Why it mattersThe event highlights a severe failure in chemical storage and food safety