Key facts
- U.S. has suspended avocado export inspections in Mexico's Michoacan state.
- The suspension is due to security concerns for U.S. employees.
- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is considering pilot fracking projects.
- These projects are planned for Coahuila and Tamaulipas.
- The aim is to boost domestic gas production and reduce U.S. imports.
- Pilot fracking projects could start as early as September.
- A Salmonella outbreak is linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers.
- 345 people have been sickened across 27 U.S. states.
- Coast Citrus Distributors issued a recall for the jalapenos.
- Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapenos from their menus.
The United States has suspended avocado export inspections in Mexico's Michoacan state following a security alert, a move that could delay shipments from the region. The U.S. government cited safety concerns for its employees, a measure that has caused similar disruptions in the past.
In a separate development, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is evaluating potential pilot fracking projects in the states of Coahuila and Tamaulipas. The goal of these projects is to increase domestic natural gas production and decrease reliance on imports from the United States. The government is exploring new techniques that aim for a lower environmental impact, with the possibility of pilot projects commencing as early as September.
Additionally, a Salmonella outbreak has been linked to Mexican jalapeno peppers, resulting in 345 reported illnesses across 27 U.S. states. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, has initiated a recall of the affected peppers. Major restaurant chains, including Chipotle and Qdoba, have removed jalapenos from their menus as health officials investigate the source of the contamination.