Thankfully, Oregon is known to have a robust health department and many clean and sanitary restaurants. Despite these safety measures, at least 40 people recently have become sick due to apparent e-coli outbreaks at the popular Chipotle food chain. E-coli must be taken seriously; the bacteria can result in organ failure and other life threatening or permanent injuries. Children and elderly tend to be especially vulnerable to severe health consequences from e-coli. According to Oregon Live, a teenager remains hospitalized from eating at a Chipotle just a few miles from here in Lake Oswego. When the food protection net fails us, the Oregon legal system levies strict liability against corporate food conglomerates for the harm caused by their unsafe and contaminated food.
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