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FDA Extends Food Poisoning Warning to Serrano Peppers from Mexico
On July 30, 2008, the FDA issued another food poisoning warning as a result of the recent salmonella outbreak which has sickened over 1,200 people in the United States, urging consumers to avoid raw serrano peppers from Mexico.
U.S. Grown Peppers Not Linked To Salmonella Outbreak
According to the FDA, Serrano and Jalapeno peppers grown in the U.S. have been ruled out as a cause of the current salmonella outbreak which has been caused by the Salmonella Saintpaul strain of the bacteria. All commercially canned, pickled or cooked jalapenos have also been determined to be safe.
Jalapeno Recall Due to Salmonella Saintpaul
A Texas company has issued a jalapeno recall after discovering that their jalapenos are contaminated with Salmonella Saintpaul. This is the same strain of bacteria that has been linked to a nationwide salmonella outbreak, which has sickened over 1,200 people.
