America’s jalapeño salmonella outbreak isn’t over
- The number of salmonella cases linked to Mexican jalapeños contaminated with the life-threatening bacteria is growing across the U.
- There are now 431 cases reported in 32 states, up 86 from the previous week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.
- Cases can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, as well as more severe artery infections, arthritis and heart infections that can be fatal in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, the Food and Drug Administration says.
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- The number of salmonella cases linked to Mexican jalapeños contaminated with the life-threatening bacteria is growing across the U.
- There are now 431 cases reported in 32 states, up 86 from the previous week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday.
- Cases can lead to diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain, as well as more severe artery infections, arthritis and heart infections that can be fatal in children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems, the Food and Drug Administration says.
Sources: The Independent