Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak spreads to 27 states
Summary
Qdoba has stopped serving jalapeños at all its restaurants because of a salmonella outbreak linked to peppers from Mexico. The outbreak has caused at least 345 illnesses across 27 states, with 36 people hospitalized but no deaths reported.Key Facts
- Jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors, are linked to the salmonella outbreak.
- At least 345 people in 27 states have fallen sick, including 36 hospitalized cases.
- The states most affected are Colorado and Minnesota, each with over 110 cases.
- Both Qdoba and Chipotle have removed jalapeños from their menus to prevent further infections.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is checking if the peppers were sold in grocery stores.
- Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the remaining jalapeño peppers linked to the outbreak.
- Salmonella infection can cause diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within 8 to 72 hours after exposure.
- Most people recover from salmonella within a week without needing special treatment.
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