The CDC has issued a food safety alert about a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños. Over 345 people across 27 states have been infected, with 36 hospitalized and no deaths reported. Traceback data identifies jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The company is recalling affected products and notifying customers. Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba have stopped serving the peppers, removing them from stores. The FDA is investigating whether recalled jalapeños reached grocery stores, which could prompt additional recalls. Consumers are urged not to eat recalled peppers and to check their source of purchase. Businesses should avoid selling recalled peppers and sanitize surfaces contaminated by them. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with severe cases requiring hospitalization for high-risk groups.
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