Public health alert issued for meat, poultry products with jalapeños

The USDA has issued a public health alert regarding nearly 20 meat and poultry products containing jalapeños. These specific items are at the center of a current salmonella outbreak, and officials advise that they should be thrown away immediately. As the investigation continues, the USDA expects that additional products may be identified. Consumers are urged to remain vigilant while authorities work to determine the full scope of the contamination affecting these food products.