Cleaning chemical mistaken for margarita salt at Forest City restaurant

FOREST CITY, N.C. (WSPA) – Several people were injured after a cleaning chemical was mistaken for margarita salt at a Forest City restaurant, according to the Foothills Health District.

The Foothills Health District is investigating a chemical exposure incident at the Chili’s Grill & Bar in Forest City, North Carolina. Officials said that, on October 26, a restaurant employee had received a granulated degreasing chemical and placed it into an unlabeled container. The container was then brought inside the restaurant and left in the bar area…

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