Chipotle sales battered by widening E. coli outbreak

By Lisa Baertlein LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The E. coli outbreak linked to Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc has expanded into nine U.S. states, authorities said on Friday, and the burrito chain said its sales have been hammered as it issued a warning for the fourth quarter. Chipotle said it now expects sales at established restaurants to fall 8 to 11 percent this quarter. Chipotle shares, which closed down 0.7 percent during the regular session, slid another 6.2 percent to $561.20 in extended trading.