A multistate salmonella outbreak, affecting at least 345 people across 27 states, has been traced to jalapeño peppers originating from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. Federal officials identified Coast Citrus Distributors as the importer, and the company has recalled the affected peppers. A significant majority of those who fell ill reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba, leading both chains to proactively remove jalapeños from their menus. AI
RANK_REASON The cluster describes a foodborne illness outbreak affecting restaurant chains, which falls under product safety and consumer impact rather than a core AI development.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill
- Coast Citrus Distributors
- Fabiola Sanchez
- Mexico
- Nuevo León
- Qdoba
- Sinaloa
- United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- United States Food and Drug Administration
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