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Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Ends With 488 Sick
Original: Salmonella Jalapeño Outbreak Ends With 488 Sick in 34 States
US health officials have declared the end of a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers, with 488 people sickened across 34 states. The case count makes it one of the larger produce-linked Salmonella outbreaks in recent years. Coverage is recapping the investigation's course, the affected states, and food safety warnings for consumers handling fresh peppers.
Why now: Health authorities have just announced the outbreak is over, prompting a round of coverage and questions about produce safety.
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- Salmonella Jalapeño Outbreak Ends With 488 Sick in 34 States · Food Poisoning Bulletin
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