Minnesota shoppers scrutinize produce as salmonella and cyclosporiasis outbreaks surface

Minnesota shoppers are rethinking produce amid nationwide outbreaks: a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños distributed to Chipotle and Qdoba has prompted restaurant removals, and cyclosporiasis linked to recalled lettuce from Mexico has led to recalls and cautions. Minnesota reports 98 cyclosporiasis cases since May 1 with no confirmed local link, while FDA/CDC investigations continue. Health officials emphasize thorough handwashing and washing produce, and shoppers are inspecting labels and avoiding bagged lettuce in some cases.