CDC Reports 345 Sickened by Salmonella Outbreak Across 27 States
The CDC has confirmed 345 illnesses across 27 states from a single salmonella strain, with 27 hospitalizations and no deaths. The FDA is probing whether recalled jalapeños reached retail shelves.
So far, 345 people in 27 states have fallen ill with the same strain of salmonella, according to the CDC. Officials report 27 hospitalizations and no deaths linked to the outbreak.
The FDA is investigating the supply chain of recalled jalapeños to determine if any were distributed to grocery stores. No definitive source has been identified yet.
The outbreak underscores ongoing food safety challenges. Authorities have not issued new consumer guidance beyond existing recall notices.
Source: First Squawk