Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Grows to 27 States—What to Know
At least 36 people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported that 345 individuals across 27 states have contracted Salmonella after eating jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba. The jalapeños originated in Sinaloa, Mexico. Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from their menus as a precaution.
Colorado and Minnesota have the highest numbers of cases, with 110 each, followed by Illinois with 30 and Kansas with 13. At least 36 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported. The Minnesota Department of Health identified 110 cases linked to the outbreak, with 75 of the 84 interviewed reporting eating at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14.
Health authorities suspect the risk may persist as more cases could emerge if contaminated peppers were distributed to other eateries. The CDC warns that the actual number of cases may be higher and more widespread due to underreporting, as it typically takes 3 to 4 weeks to confirm an outbreak.
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