U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico, affecting at least 345 people across 27 states with no deaths reported but at least 36 hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identified Coast Citrus Distributors as the supplier of contaminated jalapeños traced back to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico.
Key Takeaways
U.S. health officials are investigating a Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico, affecting 345 people across 27 states with no deaths reported but at least 36 hospitalizations.
- CDC and FDA trace contaminated jalapeños to Coast Citrus Distributors in San Diego
- Chipotle removed jalapeños after switching suppliers on July 20; QDOBA proactively removed all jalapeños starting July 28
- Jewel-Osco recalls two salsa products containing recalled jalapeños
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▼Source Claims Check
1 Difference FoundAll 9 publishers report consistent facts across 6 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminated Products In Circulation | 1 Difference | CBS News reports additional recalled products; other sources do not mention them. | ▼ |
| Outbreak Source | Broad Agreement | Jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico via Coast Citrus Distributors | |
| Outbreak Duration | Broad Agreement | Illnesses began between June 19 and July 20, 2024 | |
| Affected States | Broad Agreement | 27 states affected with Minnesota and Colorado most impacted | |
| Outbreak Investigation Scope | Broad Agreement | CDC, FDA, state health departments, local agencies investigating | |
| Restaurant Response Timeline | Broad Agreement | Chipotle removed jalapeños after switching suppliers on July 20, QDOBA proactively removed all jala… | |
| Symptoms Timeline | Broad Agreement | Symptoms typically appear within hours or days of exposure and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cra… |
Contaminated Products In Circulation
▼CBS News reports additional recalled products; other sources do not mention them.
Outbreak Source
Broad AgreementJalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico via Coast Citrus Distributors
Outbreak Duration
Broad AgreementIllnesses began between June 19 and July 20, 2024
Affected States
Broad Agreement27 states affected with Minnesota and Colorado most impacted
Outbreak Investigation Scope
Broad AgreementCDC, FDA, state health departments, local agencies investigating
Restaurant Response Timeline
Broad AgreementChipotle removed jalapeños after switching suppliers on July 20, QDOBA proactively removed all jalapeños starting July 28.
Symptoms Timeline
Broad AgreementSymptoms typically appear within hours or days of exposure and include diarrhea, fever, stomach cramps
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Illnesses began between June 19 and July 20. Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from some restaurants after switching suppliers on July 20, while QDOBA proactively removed all jalapeños starting July 28. The FDA considers these establishments no longer an ongoing risk to consumers following the removal of affected products.
Minnesota and Colorado have been particularly affected, with each state reporting over 110 cases. A woman in Minnesota sued Chipotle after developing a high fever and being hospitalized with sepsis following consumption of contaminated jalapeños. Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling the implicated peppers and notifying its customers.
Jewel-Osco has recalled two salsa products containing jalapeños due to potential salmonella contamination linked to an ongoing FDA investigation. The voluntary recall includes Chefs Kitchen Fresh Salsa and Ready Meals Fresh Salsa, which contain jalapeños from Taylor Farms distributor Direct Roots associated with the Coast Citrus Distributors recall.
Salmonella bacteria cause approximately 1.35 million infections annually in the U.S., often linked to various food sources such as cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk, fresh basil, geckos, and pet bearded dragons. Symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps within hours or days of exposure.
According to CBS News, the outbreak is being investigated jointly by the CDC, FDA, state health departments, and local agencies. The investigation includes epidemiological interviews, laboratory testing, and food traceback investigations to identify contamination sources and track distribution. Restaurants and retailers are advised to use extra care in cleaning surfaces that may have come into contact with affected products.
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