Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños sickens hundreds, prompts Chipotle and QDOBA to stop using them

A salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, has sickened hundreds and hospitalized 36 people across 27 U.S. states. The peppers were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors and served at thousands of Chipotle and QDOBA locations, which have since stopped using the affected jalapeños. The CDC warns there is no ongoing risk to customers now, while the FDA investigates if these peppers were sold directly to consumers. This outbreak highlights ongoing food safety risks linked to imported produce.