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Jalapeño Outbreak Hits 27 States | Lafayette Louisiana News
Jalapeño scare hits 27 states as federal officials trace a salmonella outbreak to a Sinaloa, Mexico grower — 345 people sick, 36 hospitalized, mostly linked to Mexican-style restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba. The CDC confirms Coast Citrus Distributors brought the contaminated peppers into the U.S., prompting recalls and restaurant shutdowns. While no deaths reported, FDA investigates if grocery stores were affected, and Mexico’s health agency probes a packing plant in Nuevo Leon. Symptoms include fever, diarrhea, and cramps — especially dangerous for vulnerable groups. Listen in comfort:Get…
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