Jalapeños Linked to a US Salmonella Outbreak Are Tracked to a Mexican Farm and a Distributor
NEW YORK—Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, federal officials say. At least 345 people in 27 states have been reported getting sick from the salmonella strain linked to the jalapeños. Most have been in Minnesota and Colorado. No deaths have been reported, but [...]
Jalapeño peppers implicated in a multistate salmonella outbreak have been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. The outbreak has affected at least 345 people in 27 states, with Minnesota and Colorado reporting the most cases. Coast Citrus Distributors imported the affected peppers, which have now been recalled.
- Jalapeño peppers linked to a multistate salmonella outbreak.
- The source has been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.
- At least 345 people in 27 states have fallen ill.
- Minnesota and Colorado have reported the most cases.
- 36 people have been hospitalized; no deaths reported.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention identified Coast Citrus Distributors as the importer.
- The company has recalled the peppers and is notifying its customers, including restaurant chains.
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