Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
Summary
Health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle and Qdoba restaurants. The FDA reported 345 people in 27 states have been infected, and both chains have removed jalapenos from their stores as a precaution.Key Facts
- The salmonella outbreak is linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle and Qdoba.
- A total of 345 people have fallen ill across 27 states.
- Both restaurants have stopped using jalapenos while the investigation continues.
- The FDA traced the jalapenos to a supplier in Sinaloa, Mexico, called Coast Citrus Distributors.
- Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the jalapenos from the market.
- Salmonella causes an illness called salmonellosis, which can cause diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, and vomiting.
- No deaths have been reported; 36 people required hospitalization.
- The highest number of cases are in Minnesota and Colorado, with at least 110 cases each.
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