FDA clears all Jalapeno peppers grown in the U.S.
FDA clears all Jalapeno peppers grown in the U.S.
The Food & Drug Administration announced Friday afternoon, July 25, that it is revising its consumer advice to indicate that all fresh Jalapeno and Serrano peppers grown in the United States are not associated with the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak, and are thus safe to consume.
Retailers and restaurants are advised that they may sell U.S.-grown peppers without concern about this outbreak, according to a report e-mailed by the United Fresh Produce Association, in Washington, DC.
FDA is continuing its investigation and has confirmed that the Jalapeno peppers distributed by Agricola Zaragoza in McAllen, TX, were grown in Mexico, and that the contamination did not originate at the wholesaler's facility, said United. FDA said it could not yet narrow its consumer advisory to a specific producer or any specific region of the country, but is working to do so. It is taking environmental samples from several Jalapeno pepper farms, United added.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention also updated its website July 25, reporting that more than 1,280 people infected with Salmonella saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 43 states and the District of Columbia. The onset of illness dates now range from April 10 to July 10. CDC considers this an ongoing outbreak, United said.
Retailers and restaurants are advised that they may sell U.S.-grown peppers without concern about this outbreak, according to a report e-mailed by the United Fresh Produce Association, in Washington, DC.
FDA is continuing its investigation and has confirmed that the Jalapeno peppers distributed by Agricola Zaragoza in McAllen, TX, were grown in Mexico, and that the contamination did not originate at the wholesaler's facility, said United. FDA said it could not yet narrow its consumer advisory to a specific producer or any specific region of the country, but is working to do so. It is taking environmental samples from several Jalapeno pepper farms, United added.
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention also updated its website July 25, reporting that more than 1,280 people infected with Salmonella saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint have been identified in 43 states and the District of Columbia. The onset of illness dates now range from April 10 to July 10. CDC considers this an ongoing outbreak, United said.
