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Number of confirmed E. coli cases linked to Chipotle rises to 40

November 5, 2015 5:14 PM EST

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The number of confirmed E. coli food poisoning cases linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE: CMG) restaurants in Washington state and Oregon rose to 40 on Thursday, as health safety officials continued searching for the source of the contamination.

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Chipotle's E. coli outbreak threatens sales, emboldens critics

November 4, 2015 1:07 PM EST

By Lisa Baertlein

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc's (NYSE: CMG) food poisoning outbreak in Washington state and Oregon threatens to scare diners away from the popular burrito chain and has become fodder for one of its most vocal critics.

Health officials are scrambling to identify the cause of the E. coli food poisoning that has sickened 39 people, most of whom dined at eight Chipotle restaurants in the greater Seattle and Portland areas. Previously, 41 cases were reported but Oregon authorities have lowered the number in their state by two to 10.

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