Coast Citrus Distributors is a major citrus supplier facing questions after a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from a Sinaloa grower; recent moves by quick-service restaurants to remove jalapeños put pressure on supply chains.
Outbreak tied to jalapeños from Sinaloa, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, has sickened 345 across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. Restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños; no ongoing risk is reported for consumers at affected outlets.
The outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened 345 people in 27 states, mainly in Minnesota and Colorado. No deaths have been reported; 36 hospitalizations have occurred. Chipotle and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from some or all locations as the FDA investigates distribution channels and potential grocery-store exposure.