More than 300 people in the United States have been infected in a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Mexico. The outbreak has prompted recalls of food products, including salsa and guacamole, that contain the contaminated jalapeños.
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 345 cases of infection with the same strain of bacteria have been reported across 27 states. Of these, 36 individuals have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported. Symptoms among patients began appearing between June 19 and July 20.
Health officials investigated 191 patients and found that 177 of them (93%) reported dining at Mexican restaurants before falling ill. The FDA has identified jalapeños produced in Sinaloa, Mexico, as the source of the outbreak and is recalling related products.
The recall has expanded to include processed foods that contain the contaminated jalapeños. Taylor Fresh Foods has voluntarily recalled certain products, including salsa, guacamole, taco dip, sandwiches, and burritos, which were distributed to major retailers such as Walmart, Target, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.
It is important to note that the 345 infected individuals did not necessarily consume the recalled products. Taylor Fresh Foods stated that it had not received reports of illnesses directly linked to its products at the time of the recall announcement.
According to the CDC, salmonella infections can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps. Symptoms typically begin six hours to six days after exposure and usually last between four to seven days. The FDA and CDC are currently conducting further investigations.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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