Jalapeños linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
Summary
Jalapeño peppers from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico, have been linked to a salmonella outbreak in the United States. At least 345 people in 27 states fell ill, and the peppers were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has issued a recall.Key Facts
- The salmonella outbreak has affected at least 345 people in 27 U.S. states.
- Most cases have occurred in Minnesota and Colorado.
- No deaths have been reported, but 36 people have been hospitalized.
- The jalapeño peppers came from a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- Coast Citrus Distributors brought the peppers into the U.S.
- The distributor has recalled the peppers and is informing its customers.
- Some customers include well-known Mexican food restaurant chains.
- Officials from Coast Citrus Distributors did not respond to requests for comment.
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