CDC and FDA Probe Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños, 345 Ill in 27 States
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that they are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Mexico. The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states, resulting in 36 hospitalizations and no reported deaths. Health authorities traced the source to a common grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, whose produce was distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has agreed to recall remaining product. Chipotle Mexican Grill has switched jalapeño suppliers since July 20, while QDOBA stopped using the peppers on July 28.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Wednesday that they are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Mexico. The outbreak has caused 345 illnesses across 27 states and prompted a recall of related products. The FDA reported 36 hospitalizations and no deaths, with the investigation still ongoing.
Health authorities traced the outbreak to jalapeño peppers supplied by a common grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed in the United States by Coast Citrus Distributors. The FDA said the company has agreed to recall remaining product and is notifying affected customers.
The investigation found that several restaurants, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Mexican-style chain QDOBA, received jalapeño peppers imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. The FDA said Chipotle has switched its jalapeño supplier for its restaurants since July 20, while QDOBA stopped using jalapeños on July 28 and no longer offers related products. In its statement, the FDA said it does not believe these food establishments pose a continuing risk to consumers.
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