Foodborne illness outbreaks at US restaurant chains are rare but damaging

Major U.S. restaurant chains are rarely linked to foodborne illness outbreaks, but when they are, the consequences can be severe — for customer health and for the company's reputation and finances. The food service industry applies strict sanitation protocols, yet isolated incidents can trigger nationwide alerts. Cases involving chains like Chipotle have shown how quickly a company's market position can be shaken.

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