Health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 345 people across 27 states. The investigation has identified jalapeños as the primary vehicle for the bacteria, with the supply chain traced back to a grower located in Mexico. While the illness has been reported in over two dozen states, the impact has been most significant in Minnesota and Colorado, where the majority of the cases are clustered.

Public health agencies are currently working to contain the spread of the bacteria. Consumers are being advised to check their produce and follow standard food safety protocols, such as washing vegetables thoroughly, though officials note that salmonella can be difficult to remove once it has contaminated the surface of produce. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to determine the exact point of contamination within the distribution process and whether other products may be affected. No specific brand names or retail chains have been publicly named as the primary distributors at this stage of the investigation.