CDC tracks 2 Salmonella outbreaks tied to eggs, restaurant-chain jalapenos in 30 states

Key Points:

• Two Salmonella outbreaks in the U.S. have sickened 443 people across 30 states, resulting in 62 hospitalizations, with one linked to recalled eggs and the other to jalapeno peppers served at popular restaurant chains.
• The egg-related outbreak involves nearly 1.6 million cartons recalled from Midwest Poultry Services, affecting consumers in six states and causing 98 illnesses and 26 hospitalizations.
• The larger outbreak is connected to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to restaurants like Chipotle and Qdoba, causing 345 illnesses and 36 hospitalizations, with Minnesota and Colorado reporting the highest cases.
• Symptoms of Salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, which can be serious for vulnerable populations; health officials advise checking recalled egg cartons and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen after eating at affected restaurants.
• In addition to these outbreaks, a separate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to Taco Bell lettuce has resulted in over 22,000 suspected or confirmed illnesses, prompting ongoing public health investigations and recalls.