Jalapeno Outbreak Hits 27 States | Topeka News

A nationwide salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos has sickened over 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalized—no deaths reported. The culprit? Jalapenos from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. Major chains like Chipotle and Qdoba have already removed the peppers from menus, but the FDA is still checking grocery shelves. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically appearing within 12–72 hours. High-risk groups include young kids, older adults, pregnant women, and those with weakened immune systems. If you have any suspect jalapenos at home, throw them out—don’t eat them. Stay alert: food safety alerts can save lives. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48b944725c1c155d