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Jalapeño peppers from Mexico are linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak sickening 345 people across 27 states—with Minnesota and Colorado hit hardest. No deaths reported, but 36 hospitalized. The CDC traced the source to Sinaloa, Mexico, via Coast Citrus Distributors, which has recalled the peppers. Major chains like Chipotle and Qdoba pulled jalapeños from menus after 93% of interviewed patients ate at Mexican-style restaurants between June 14 and July 14. FDA is still checking if contaminated peppers reached grocery stores and may issue further recalls. Symptoms include diarrhea, fever, and cramps—usually resolving in a week, though kids, seniors, and immunocompromised folks face higher risks.

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