Key points
CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to jalapeño peppers. Businesses should check their inventory for the recalled jalapeño peppers and not sell or serve them.
Where sick people live
This map shows where the 345 people in this Salmonella outbreak lived.
This outbreak may not be 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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