Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños expands to 27 states, restaurants pull peppers

A salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations. Chipotle and Qdoba pulled affected jalapeños after earlier Minnesota-linked cases; the FDA is investigating whether peppers reached grocery stores and may announce recalls. Consumers should discard any affected peppers and seek medical care if symptoms develop. States affected include Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.