U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers that has sickened 345 people across 27 states, according to multiple reports.
Key Takeaways
U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños that has sickened 345 people across 27 states, according to multiple reports.
- Outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico
- 36 hospitalizations reported; no deaths as of now
- Chipotle and QDOBA removed affected products from restaurants
- FDA does not consider current ongoing risk in these establishments
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 4 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number Of People Sickened | Broad Agreement | 345 people in 27 states affected by outbreak | |
| Hospitalizations Reported | Broad Agreement | 36 hospitalizations; no deaths as of now | |
| Outbreak Linked To Jalapeño Peppers From Sinaloa, Mexico | Broad Agreement | FDA and CDC identified outbreak source as Mexican jalapeños | |
| Chipotle And Qdoba Actions On Affected Products | Broad Agreement | Both chains removed contaminated peppers from restaurants |
Number Of People Sickened
Broad Agreement345 people in 27 states affected by outbreak
Hospitalizations Reported
Broad Agreement36 hospitalizations; no deaths as of now
Outbreak Linked To Jalapeño Peppers From Sinaloa, Mexico
Broad AgreementFDA and CDC identified outbreak source as Mexican jalapeños
Chipotle And Qdoba Actions On Affected Products
Broad AgreementBoth chains removed contaminated peppers from restaurants
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have identified the outbreak as Salmonella Javiana, with illnesses beginning between June 19 and July 20. The affected jalapeños were supplied by Coast Citrus Distributors from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA, two major restaurant chains that received the contaminated peppers, have taken proactive measures to remove them. Chipotle switched its jalapeño suppliers on July 20, while QDOBA stopped using jalapeños altogether on July 28.
The FDA does not consider there to be a current ongoing risk from these establishments to consumers in this outbreak. The CDC has also stated that neither Chipotle nor QDOBA are considered an ongoing risk after the removal of affected products.
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