Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños Affects 27 States, Including Wyoming
A salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, has affected 345 people across 27 states, including Wyoming. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have identified the outbreak strain as Salmonella Javiana. Thirty-six individuals have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported. The outbreak has been linked to jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors and served at chain restaurants such as Chipotle and QDOBA. The outbreak was identified after federal investigators conducted patient interviews and supply-chain tracing. Wyoming has reported about six illnesses, none resulting in hospitalization. The outbreak highlights the risks associated with the modern food system, where produce is grown and distributed on a large scale, increasing the potential for widespread contamination. 
