Qdoba Restaurant Corp. is removing jalapeños from all of its more than 800 locations while U.S. public health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak. Multiple outlets report that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking a growing number of illnesses across the country, with the outbreak expanding to 27 states. Reported case counts are over 300, with CBS News citing at least 345 illnesses, and NBC News citing more than 300 cases. Both reports note that most cases are concentrated in Colorado and Minnesota. NBC News also reports that at least 36 people have been hospitalized. Mint states that Qdoba is cooperating with U.S. authorities as the investigation continues. NBC News adds that Chipotle has also removed jalapeños from its restaurants, aligning with Qdoba’s action. The companies’ steps are part of efforts to reduce potential exposure as health agencies continue to determine the source and transmission of the outbreak.
Qdoba removes jalapeños as salmonella outbreak reported across 27 U.S. states
Qdoba Restaurant Corp. is removing jalapeños from all of its more than 800 locations while U.S. public health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak. Multiple outlets report that the Centers for...
- The CDC reports a salmonella outbreak affecting 27 U.S. states.
- Illness counts are reported as more than 300, with CBS News citing at least 345 cases.
- Most cases are concentrated in Colorado and Minnesota, according to reporting cited by CBS News.
- At least 36 people have been hospitalized, according to NBC News.
- Qdoba removes jalapeños from all restaurants and says it is cooperating with U.S. authorities; Chipotle also removes jalapeños.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
3 hours agoThe CDC is reporting that there are more than 300 cases of salmonella across the country. At least 36 people have been hospitalized. Both Chipotle and Qdoba say they have removed jalapenos from all restaurants. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has more on what you need to know.
3 hours agoQdoba Restaurant Corp. pulled jalapeños from its more than 800 locations and said it’s cooperating with US authorities investigating a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across the country.
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