Fast-casual restaurant chains Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeño peppers from their menus nationwide. The move comes as health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak that has reportedly spread to 27 U.S. states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the foodborne illness, which has been traced back to jalapeños originating from Mexico. One individual in Minnesota has reportedly been hospitalized with sepsis and has initiated legal action against Chipotle due to the outbreak.
Public health authorities are emphasizing food safety guidelines as the investigation into the multi-state outbreak continues. This is a developing story and will be updated as details emerge.
