Jalapeños Linked to U.S. Salmonella Outbreak Traced to Mexican Farm and Distributor
A multistate salmonella outbreak in the United States has been traced back to jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that the peppers were distributed in the U.S. by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has since recalled the product and notified its customers, including major Mexican food restaurant chains. The outbreak has affected at least 345 people across 27 states, with the majority of cases reported in Minnesota and Colorado. Although no deaths have been reported, 36 individuals have been hospitalized. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) noted that 93% of the 191 people interviewed in the outbreak investigation had eaten at Mexican-style restaurants, such as Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba, between June 14 and July 14. Both restaurant chains have removed jalapeños from their menus as a precautionary measure. 
