https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/margaritas-rimmed-with-degreaser-burn-5-people-at-a-north-carolina-chili-sContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/margaritas-rimmed-with-degreaser-burn-5-people-at-a-north-carolina-chili-shttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/margaritas-rimmed-with-degreaser-burn-5-people-at-a-north-carolina-chili-s#u172798Tue, 03 Nov 2026 17:55:49 +0000Five people suffered chemical burns after drinking margaritas at a Chili's restaurant in Forest City, North Carolina. An industrial degreaser or cleaning product was mistakenly used as a white granulated substance on the rims instead of sugar. Initial reports varied, with some early accounts citing three injured customers, but later reports confirmed a total of five victims. The incident raises severe food safety and restaurant operational concerns regarding kitchen chemical storage and staff handling procedures.Why it mattersAccidental chemical contamination in restaurant settings poses