Salmonella Outbreak Across 27 States Traced to Contaminated Jalapeño Peppers

A multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states, leading to 36 hospitalizations. The CDC and FDA linked the infections to jalapeño peppers from a Sinaloa, Mexico farm, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, prompting ongoing recalls. This highlights critical food safety concerns and the importance of supply chain vigilance.