FDA Confirms Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños from Mexico; Recalls Hit Texas Businesses

The FDA has officially confirmed a Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños imported from Sinaloa, Mexico, prompting recalls that are impacting small businesses in Texas. The agency advises consumers, restaurants, and retailers not to sell, serve, or consume the recalled products. The scope of the outbreak and number of illnesses remain unclear, but the recall signals a food-safety risk with potential public-health and economic implications for affected businesses.