Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Summary
Federal officials issued a health alert about certain meat products containing jalapeños that might be linked to a salmonella outbreak. The infection has affected at least 345 people across 27 states, with several hospitalizations and recalls of products from multiple brands.Key Facts
- The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) warned about red meat and poultry with jalapeños possibly contaminated with salmonella.
- The outbreak has sickened at least 345 people in 27 states, with 36 hospitalized.
- The outbreak began in mid-June and is linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.
- The USDA listed 18 recalled products from brands like Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, and Meal Simple.
- Minnesota reported the highest number of cases, with at least 110 people affected.
- Most sick people (93% of those interviewed) ate at Mexican-style restaurants such as Chipotle and Qdoba before getting sick.
- Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from some locations, and Albertsons recalled four jalapeño-containing products supplied by Taylor Farms.
- Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, starting 6 hours to 6 days after exposure.
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