Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 345 Across 27 States

A multistate outbreak of Salmonella Javiana associated with fresh jalapeño peppers is currently under investigation by federal health authorities. The CDC and FDA have reported 345 confirmed cases in 27 states, resulting in 36 hospitalizations, although no fatalities have been recorded. Efforts to identify the source of the contaminated peppers are still in progress. In light of this outbreak, consumers are urged to exercise caution when handling fresh jalapeños. This situation has sparked worries regarding food safety within the produce supply chain.