Salmonella's Slippery Grip on Our Food Supply The recent spate of salmonella outbreaks linked to jalapeños, eggs, granola, and dog food has left consumers wondering if our food safety net is as robust as we thought.
The sheer breadth of contaminated items raises questions about the vulnerabilities in our system.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 431 illnesses and 57 hospitalizations across 32 states were reported due to a single outbreak involving jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico.