Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Summary
Federal officials traced jalapeño peppers linked to a salmonella outbreak in the U.S. back to a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico. The outbreak affected at least 345 people in 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. Some major Mexican-style restaurant chains, including Chipotle and Qdoba, have removed jalapeños from their menus as a precaution.Key Facts
- At least 345 people in 27 states became sick from a salmonella strain connected to jalapeño peppers.
- The peppers came from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico, and were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported no deaths but 36 hospitalizations.
- Most cases occurred in Minnesota and Colorado.
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is checking if contaminated jalapeños reached grocery stores.
- Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapeños from some or all of their restaurants to reduce risk.
- Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections yearly in the U.S., often causing diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
- People with weaker immune systems, children, and older adults are more likely to get seriously ill.
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