Key points
This outbreak is over. CDC and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to imported jalapeño peppers. Always take steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the 488 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.
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