Whole Foods Recalls Jalapeño Dips in 12 States as Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 345
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Updated · TODAY · Aug 13
Whole Foods Recalls Jalapeño Dips in 12 States as Salmonella Outbreak Sickens 345
3 articles · Updated · TODAY · Aug 13
Summary
Whole Foods pulled salsa and guacamole made with recalled jalapeños from stores in 12 states after a salmonella outbreak tied to the peppers sickened 345 people and hospitalized 36.
CDC and FDA traced the outbreak to fresh jalapeños grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed nationwide by Coast Citrus Distributors; illnesses began between June 19 and July 20.
Taylor Farms also recalled foods containing the peppers, while Chipotle and Qdoba removed affected jalapeños after investigators found 93% of interviewed patients had eaten at Mexican-style quick-service restaurants.
Cases span 27 states, with Colorado and Minnesota reporting more than 110 each, though officials say the true toll is likely higher because many infections go untested.
Officials say most jalapeños now on sale are safe, but consumers should avoid recalled products as the investigation continues and scrutiny of produce safety remains high after this summer's Cyclospora outbreak.