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American concerns over lettuce and jalapeños
The outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to fresh jalapeño peppers from the state of Sinaloa, Mexico, in the United States has caused widespread panic. As of August 5th, 345 people across 27 states have been affected, with 36 hospitalizations reported; no deaths have been recorded. The peppers were distributed to restaurants and food service companies, and American authorities have issued warnings against their consumption or sale. The peppers have been withdrawn from use by the involved restaurants. Additionally, authorities are investigating a separate outbreak of cyclospora linked to imported icebergs from central Mexico, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by food supply chains, such as the difficulty in tracing the source of contamination and containment efforts.
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