The "Chipotle sickness conspiracy" refers to theories surrounding the foodborne illness outbreaks that affected Chipotle Mexican Grill between 2015 and 2018. These outbreaks, caused by E. coli, norovirus, and salmonella, sickened over 1,100 people and led to significant financial and reputational damage for the company. Chipotle later paid a $25 million fine, the largest ever in a food safety case, and implemented stricter food safety protocols2. Some conspiracy theories suggest that these outbreaks were not accidental but rather acts of corporate sabotage. Proponents argue that the frequency and scale of the incidents were too unusual to be mere bad luck. One theory posits that competitors or short-sellers (investors betting against Chipotle's stock) may have deliberately introduced contaminants to harm the company and profit from its declining stock prices. However, these claims remain speculative and lack concrete evidenceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/conspiracy-theories-exploring-the-unseen--5194379/support.

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