Major Retailers Issue Recalls Due to Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños
A Salmonella outbreak has prompted several major U.S. grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, to issue recalls. The outbreak, which has sickened hundreds, has been traced back to jalapeño peppers distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors and grown in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that Taylor Fresh Foods issued a voluntary recall on its finished products containing the affected jalapeños. The outbreak has resulted in over 300 cases of Salmonella across 27 states, with Colorado and Minnesota reporting the highest numbers. The FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have released lists of affected products, urging consumers to dispose of them and seek refunds.