Salmonella Outbreak Tied to San Diego Distributor Reaches 345 Cases Across 27 States
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A Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has grown to 345 confirmed illnesses and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states as of the CDC's August 5th update, with no deaths reported. The peppers originated in Sinaloa, Mexico, and were distributed in the United States by Coast Citrus Distributors, a San Diego-based company. Both Chipotle and QDOBA have pulled the implicated jalapeños from affected locations and switched to new suppliers; the FDA has said neither chain currently represents an ongoing risk to consumers.
The outbreak illustrates San Diego's dual role as a major gateway for produce imported from Mexico. The region's border-adjacent logistics infrastructure moves enormous volumes of fresh goods and represents both an economic asset and a vulnerability when contamination occurs at the production level. San Diego residents who consumed jalapeños at a Chipotle or QDOBA in recent weeks and experienced fever, diarrhea, or stomach cramps are advised to contact a healthcare provider. Most Salmonella infections resolve within four to seven days, though young children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals face greater risk of serious illness.
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