- Federal officials have issued a recall alert for meat and poultry products containing jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination.
- The salmonella outbreak has sickened over 345 people across 27 states, predominantly Minnesota and Colorado, resulting in 36 hospitalizations but no reported deaths.
- The recall includes products from brands such as Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, Meal Simple, Higher Harvest and Deli Kitchen, with use-by dates extending into 2026.
- The initial illnesses, reported in June, were linked to jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- Major restaurant chains Chipotle and Qdoba have pulled jalapeños from some locations after a CDC investigation found 93 percent of interviewed patients had eaten at Mexican-style restaurants.
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