US health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños that has made 345 people ill across 27 states. A recall is underway.
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Key facts
- 345 people have been sickened across 27 US states.
- The outbreak has been linked to Mexican jalapeños.
- The CDC and FDA are investigating.
- A recall is underway.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños, according to CNBC. The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 US states.
The report says a recall is underway as officials work to trace the source of the contamination and remove affected products from the supply chain.
Salmonella is a bacterial infection commonly associated with contaminated food. Federal agencies routinely coordinate on foodborne illness outbreaks, with the CDC tracking cases and the FDA overseeing the safety of the food products involved.
As of the CNBC report, the number of confirmed cases stood at 345, spread across more than half of US states, underscoring the wide distribution of the affected jalapeños.
Details beyond the case count, the states involved and the ongoing recall were not specified in the available reporting. Consumers are typically advised to follow official recall notices and guidance from health authorities during such investigations.
Why it matters
Foodborne illness outbreaks that span dozens of states can affect large numbers of consumers and strain public health resources. Recalls and federal investigations aim to limit further illness and identify the source of contamination.
Frequently asked questions
How many people have been affected?
According to CNBC, 345 people across 27 US states have been sickened in the outbreak.
What food is linked to the outbreak?
The outbreak has been linked to Mexican jalapeños, according to CNBC.
Who is investigating?
The CDC and FDA are investigating the outbreak, and a recall is underway.
Timeline
- Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 U.S. states
CNBC Top News: U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers that has sickened 345 people in 27 states.
- Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos sickens 345 across 27 U.S. states
CNBC Top News: CDC and FDA are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños that has sickened 345 people in 27 states. Recall underway.
- Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapenos sickens 345 across 27 US states
CNBC Top News: CDC and FDA are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños that has sickened 345 people in 27 states. Recall underway.