USDA Issues Public Health Alert for Salmonella-Contaminated Jalapeños in Meat and Poultry

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's FSIS has issued a public health alert for various meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños, due to potential Salmonella contamination. This alert stems from an ongoing FDA and CDC investigation into a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico. Consumers are strongly advised to avoid consuming the affected products to prevent illness.