“WATCH: 5 people at Chili's in North Carolina suffer burns after margarita mix-up”

Key points

• Five people at a Chili's restaurant in North Carolina suffered chemical burns.
• An employee reportedly used a cleaning powder instead of sugar in drinks.
• Three customers and two employees were affected by the incident.
• Health officials say the error was a cleaning product mix-up.
• The incident occurred on or around the reported date in early November 2026.