3 Chili's customers suffer chemical burns after cleaning solution mistaken for margarita salt at NC restaurant
Yvette Simmons
Yvette Simmons
Reporter · Youngstown, OH
Yvette Simmons is a dedicated journalist with a background in Law Enforcement, holding a degree in Criminal Justice from Cleveland State University. She has reported on public safety issues in Youngstown for over 12 years, focusing on crime and community relations.
More from Yvette →Reporter · Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 4:44 PM · 1 min read
The department said the mistake traced back to October 26, when an employee at the Chili's was provided with granulated degreaser from a worker who was power-washing the outside of the restaurant.