America’s Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Isn’t Over The recent salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated jalapeños has reached alarming numbers, with 431 cases reported across 32 states.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued warnings and recalls, but it's essential to examine the broader context of foodborne illnesses in the United States.
The average American faces a staggering risk of contracting salmonella each year: approximately 1. 35 million infections annually.