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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños | Peoria News
A major salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalized—though no deaths have been reported. The peppers, sourced from Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors in California, were used in popular restaurant chains like Chipotle and QDOBA, both of which pulled the ingredient proactively. Minnesota and Colorado lead with 110 cases each, followed by Illinois and Kansas. The FDA has ordered a recall, which the distributor has agreed to, and thankfully, the issue appears confined to the food service supply chain—not grocery…
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