U.S. hit with more foodborne illnesses as Chipotle, Qdoba remove salmonella-linked jalapeños
Summary
Several U.S. restaurants, including Chipotle and Qdoba, have removed jalapeños after they were linked to a salmonella outbreak. At the same time, health officials are dealing with another outbreak of an illness called cyclosporiasis connected to iceberg lettuce.Key Facts
- Chipotle and Qdoba stopped using jalapeños due to a salmonella bacteria link.
- Salmonella is a bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
- Another illness outbreak, cyclosporiasis, is linked to iceberg lettuce.
- Cyclosporiasis is a disease caused by a parasite that affects the intestines.
- Health officials are working to identify and control both outbreaks.
- These outbreaks affect people across the United States.
- Removing suspected ingredients helps prevent more people from getting sick.
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