WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-up
Three customers and two employees at a Chili's restaurant suffered chemical burns after an employee mistakenly used a cleaning powder instead of sugar to make the drinks, health officials say.
Covered by 3 sources from United States. First reported by The New York Times ·
How 3 newspapers cover this story
Chili’s Margaritas Rimmed With Degreaser Burn 5 People in North Carolina
Three customers and two employees were burned on and around their mouths after a granulated substance was mistaken for sugar, a health official said.
Chili’s customers suffer burns after sipping margaritas mistakenly made with cleaning agent
A Chili’s Grill & Bar in North Carolina is back in business after three customers and two workers suffered chemical burns on their mouths from sipping margaritas mistakenly made with a cleaning chemical last week.
WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-up
Three customers and two employees at a Chili's restaurant suffered chemical burns after an employee mistakenly used a cleaning powder instead of sugar to make the drinks, health officials say.
Coverage details
3 outlets from United States are covering this story: The New York Times, NBC News and ABC News. The New York Times published it first, on November 1, 2026; the last outlet to join was ABC News, 2 days later.
Key names in the coverage: North Carolina, Chili, Grill and Bar.
