In its latest update on the Salmonella outbreak, the Centers for Disease Control today confirmed that the investigation has uncovered a second suspect: jalapeños.
“The accumulated data from all investigations indicate that jalapeño peppers caused some illnesses but that they do not explain all illnesses,” the agency said in a statement. Tomatoes, however, remained under investigation along with serrano peppers and fresh cilantro.
John, NewMexiKen’s official younger brother, became very ill while visiting Albuquerque several weeks back. He now thinks his may have been one of the early cases of Salmonella. He didn’t get medical attention and recovered nicely, but it wasn’t pretty for a couple of days.
“[S]tay away from fresh salsa, guacamole and pico de gallo if [you] wish to reduce the risk of infection, says the CDC.
With Pico out, there goes half our vegetable intake…