CDC says 345 sickened in Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers

The CDC reports a Salmonella outbreak affecting 27 states, with 345 people sickened and at least 36 hospitalizations. The outbreak is tied to jalapeno peppers. In response to these findings, both Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapenos from all their restaurant locations. This widespread health incident has prompted immediate action from the food chains to prevent further infections as the CDC continues to monitor the situation across the country to ensure public safety.