The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced the expansion of a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle, now affecting 27 states. The outbreak is associated with jalapeños distributed by California’s Coast Citrus Distributors, imported from Mexico, and served at various restaurant chains, including Chipotle and Qdoba.
Currently, 36 individuals have been hospitalized due to the outbreak, although no fatalities have been reported. As a precautionary measure, Chipotle removed jalapeños from its menu on Tuesday. Qdoba followed on Wednesday, taking similar action to eliminate the risk.
The CDC confirms that neither restaurant chain presents an ongoing risk, as the implicated jalapeños are no longer in use.
Which States Are Impacted?
Salmonella infections related to the outbreak have been reported in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- California
- Colorado
- Georgia
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Montana
- Nebraska
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- South Carolina
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Washington
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
This is a developing story and further updates will follow as new information becomes available.
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