Chipotle addresses salmonella probe, pulls jalapeños

Chipotle Mexican Grill describes actions taken in response to a salmonella outbreak in the supply chain affecting several food service retailers in Minnesota and other states.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill describes actions taken in response to a salmonella outbreak in the supply chain affecting several food service retailers in Minnesota and other states. The company states that the Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed it has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle, and that Chipotle is cooperating with public health authorities.

Using its ingredient traceability system, Chipotle identified jalapeños from a common lot as a potential common ingredient and the restaurants where they were distributed. Out of caution, the company removed these jalapeños from its restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers. Chipotle notes its earnings release and 2026 outlook issued on July 29, 2026 did not include any financial impact from the salmonella investigations.

8-K Event Classification

Item 7.01 — Regulation FD Disclosure

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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Key Figures

Earnings release and outlook date: July 29, 2026 Common stock par value: $0.01 per share Report date: August 4, 2026

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Earnings release and outlook date July 29, 2026 Date Chipotle issued its earnings release and 2026 outlook

Common stock par value $0.01 per share Par value of Chipotle common stock

Report date August 4, 2026 Date of current report describing actions related to salmonella investigations

Key Terms

Regulation FD, salmonella, ingredient traceability system, emerging growth company

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Regulation FD regulatory

"Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure."

Regulation FD is a rule that prevents company insiders, like executives, from sharing important information with some people before others get it. It matters because it helps ensure all investors have equal access to key news, making the stock market fairer and reducing chances of insider trading.

salmonella medical

"investigating the source of a salmonella outbreak in the supply chain"

Salmonella is a group of bacteria that can contaminate food, water, or products and cause gastrointestinal illness in people and animals. For investors it matters because outbreaks can trigger product recalls, factory shutdowns, regulatory fines, legal claims and lost sales—similar to a visible defect that forces a factory to stop production and repair the problem, harming short-term revenue and longer-term brand value.

ingredient traceability system technical

"we immediately initiated our ingredient traceability system and were able to identify jalapeños"

emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o Item 7.01."

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

FAQ

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What salmonella issue is Chipotle (CMG) describing in this report?

Chipotle reports awareness of a salmonella outbreak in the supply chain affecting several food service retailers in Minnesota and other states. Public health authorities are investigating the source, and Chipotle is cooperating in those efforts.

What did Chipotle (CMG) do about jalapeños linked to the salmonella probe?

Chipotle used its ingredient traceability system to identify jalapeños from a common lot as a potential factor and the restaurants that received them. It proactively removed those jalapeños from restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers.

What has the Minnesota Department of Health said about Chipotle (CMG)?

The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed it has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle. This statement comes while authorities investigate the broader supply-chain salmonella outbreak affecting multiple food service retailers.

How does the salmonella investigation affect Chipotle’s (CMG) 2026 outlook?

Chipotle states that its earnings release and 2026 outlook issued on July 29, 2026 did not include any financial impact from the salmonella investigations, due to uncertainty around possible outcomes or impacts.

How did Chipotle (CMG) use its ingredient traceability system here?

Upon learning of a potential outbreak, Chipotle immediately initiated its ingredient traceability system. This allowed the company to pinpoint jalapeños from a common lot and identify which restaurants had received that product.

What priority does Chipotle (CMG) place on health and safety in this disclosure?

Chipotle states that the health and safety of its guests and employees is its highest priority. It frames its cooperation with public health authorities and proactive removal of jalapeños as part of its established health and safety protocols.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the

Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 4, 2026

CHIPOTLE MEXICAN GRILL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) 1-32731 (Commission File Number) 84-1219301 (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

610 Newport Center Drive, Suite 1100

Newport Beach, CA 92660

(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (949) 524-4000

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class			Trading Symbol(s)			Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, par value $0.01 per share			CMG			New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

The health and safety of our guests and employees is our highest priority. We are aware that public health authorities such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Minnesota Department of Health are investigating the source of a salmonella outbreak in the supply chain impacting several food service retailers in Minnesota and other states. The Minnesota Department of Health has confirmed it has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle. We are cooperating with public health authorities in their efforts.

As part of our established health and safety protocols, upon learning of a potential outbreak, we immediately initiated our ingredient traceability system and were able to identify jalapeños as a potential common ingredient from a common lot, and the restaurants where it was distributed. Out of an abundance of caution, we proactively removed the jalapeños from our restaurants and replaced them with product from different growers.

On July 29, 2026, Chipotle issued its earnings release and 2026 outlook, which speaks as of that date and reflects information available to us at that time. Due to the uncertain nature of any possible outcomes or impacts from the salmonella investigations, our guidance did not include a financial impact from these matters.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.
8/5/2026			By:			/s/ Ilene Eskenazi
						Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer

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