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Jalapeño Recall Sparks Nationwide Salmonella Outbreak | Wichita News
Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers is exploding, with 430+ cases and 21 hospitalizations across 32 states since last report — no deaths yet, but the culprit points to Sinaloa, Mexico peppers distributed by Coast Citrus. Restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba are scrambling to change suppliers or remove jalapeños entirely, while major retailers including Whole Foods and HEB issue recalls on affected products. Meanwhile, a separate cyclospora outbreak hits nearly 15,000 this year — a stark reminder of how fast foodborne illness can spread. Salmonella usually causes mild symptoms that…
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