Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños | Science News

A major food scare is unfolding as the CDC links a Salmonella outbreak to jalapeño peppers from Mexico, sickening 345 people across 27 states—with 36 hospitalized. The peppers, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors and found in Chipotle and QDOBA, have been pulled from menus. While Salmonella is common and usually mild, this outbreak underscores the importance of food safety. Both agencies confirm the risk at restaurants is over, but grocery shelves are still under review. Stay alert—your health matters. 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/b75a98ef06e1503a