National Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers Hospitalizes Dozens Across 27 States

A national Salmonella outbreak, traced to jalapeño peppers, has infected 345 individuals across 27 states, leading to 36 hospitalizations. The CDC and public health officials are actively investigating the situation, with Minnesota and Colorado reporting the highest number of cases. Major restaurant chains Chipotle and QDOBA have removed the implicated peppers from their menus to mitigate further public health risks.