Here are five things to know:
1. The Minnesota Department of Health is looking into 45 reported cases of Salmonella Newport infection cases.
2. The 45 cases all had similar Salmonella Newport bacteria DNA.
3. Investigators found that all of the people infected ate at various Chipotle’s in Minnesota.
4. Chipotle responded by replacing the “suspect produce item,” which hasn’t been disclosed. The health department believes people can now safely eat at the restaurants.
5. Five of the ill patients are hospitalized.
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