Video: North Carolina Chili's margarita mix-up leaves 5 people suffering burns
A mistaken drink ingredient
Health officials say an employee at a Chili's restaurant mistakenly added cleaning powder instead of sugar while preparing drinks. The mix-up involved margaritas. The mistake left three customers and two employees with chemical burns, according to health officials. Five people were affected altogether.
Customers and employees affected
The reported injuries included people dining at the restaurant as well as staff members. Health officials identified three customers and two employees among those who suffered burns. The account describes the burns as chemical injuries. It does not provide further details about the affected people or the severity of their injuries.
What officials reported
The reported cause was the substitution of cleaning powder for sugar during drink preparation. The information came from health officials. The incident was described as a margarita mix-up at the North Carolina Chili's. The reported total of five people consists of the three customers and two employees.
Key points
- Three customers and two employees suffered chemical burns at a Chili's in North Carolina.
- Health officials say cleaning powder was used instead of sugar in margaritas.
- Five people were affected by the drink-preparation mistake.