The FDA appears to be hot on the trail of the source for the Salmonella outbreak that has now affected “more than 1,200 people in 42 states”. After lifting the warning on tomatoes a few days ago, the CDC is now reporting that a jalapeno pepper found at a distribution center in Texas tested positive for salmonella.
Although the pepper came from a farm in Mexico, officials say it’s too early to tell where the jalapeno may have been contaminated and if this discovery is in fact the source of the outbreak. The distributor has agreed to recall the contaminated jalapenos.
The government is now encouraging consumers, especially the elderly and those with compromised immune systems, to avoid all raw jalapeno peppers. I went for sushi last night and was very glad when my waitress informed me they would not be serving the jalapenos that usually come on my favorite roll.
Stay tuned for more updates.
- Lauren
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