Chipotle fans rest easy: Guacamole not going anywhere

NEW YORK (WABC) -- A Mexican restaurant without guacamole is almost too spicy to bring up. But Chipotle fans can rest easy - the restaurant's popular guacamole is here to stay.

The Mexican grill set off a social media panic by suggesting it may stop serving certain dishes amid an avocado shortage and spike in prices.

Chipotle now says no changes are planned.

The news came in the company's annual business report, suggesting global climate change might impact the availability of their menu ingredients. The threat of a guacamole extinction quickly sparked a firestorm.

Chipotle's alert is a long-term climate change concern. And while the chain will not eliminate guacamole for now, it's an example of how harsh weather threatens produce.

The exceptional drought out west in California is raising red flags for a lot of foods.

Fifty percent of America's produce comes from California, including some the favorites found on New York City streets.

Water intensive crops like grapes, oranges and cauliflower come to New York from California, and shortages could have impacts.

Extreme weather historically triggers price increases up to 10 percent the following season.