Key facts
- A multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people.
- Mexican jalapeño peppers are linked to the Salmonella outbreak.
- Coast Citrus Distributors is recalling the affected jalapeño peppers.
- Chipotle has removed jalapeños from its menu.
- Qdoba has removed jalapeños from its menu.
- Mexican avocado exports to the U.S. have been suspended.
- Security concerns in Michoacan led to the avocado export suspension.
- Threats to U.S. Department of Agriculture personnel caused the halt in avocado inspections.
- Michoacan is a major avocado producing region.
A multistate Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people, leading to recalls of Mexican jalapeño peppers by supplier Coast Citrus Distributors. As a precautionary measure, both Chipotle and Qdoba have removed the peppers from their menus. Officials have stated that neither restaurant chain poses an ongoing risk to consumers.