Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Spreads Across 27 US States

A salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated jalapeños has sickened hundreds of people across 27 states in the U.S. Health officials are investigating the source of the outbreak.

6 Aug, 00:16 — 6 Aug, 00:46

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Foodborne illness outbreaks, especially those linked to imported produce, pose significant public health risks and can lead to widespread illness. This story highlights the importance of food safety regulations and the challenges of ensuring the safety of global food supply chains.

Key entitiesU.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Food and Drug Administration (FDA)Mexico

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A salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 U.S. states
The outbreak is linked to jalapeno peppers from Mexico
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating the outbreak

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345 people have been sickened in the outbreak

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The outbreak spans 27 U.S. states

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A recall is underway in connection with the outbreak

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cbcHigh2h ago

Jalapeno-linked salmonella outbreak sickens hundreds across 27 U.S. states

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration said they are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers from Mexico that have sickened 345 people across 27 states and prompted a recall of affected products.

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago