Chipotle, Qdoba Pull Jalapeños Amid Salmonella Outbreak: Should You Worry?

Chipotle and Qdoba have pulled jalapeños from restaurants nationwide due to a possible link to the salmonella outbreak. JHVEPhoto/Getty Images Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from all of its restaurants across the country due to potential links to a salmonella outbreak. Qdoba Mexican Eats has also removed jalapeños from their restaurants as a precaution. The fast-casual restaurant chains assure customers that there’s no further threat of foodborne illness. To prevent salmonella, cook food thoroughly, keep raw and cooked foods separate, and wash your hands before and after handling food. Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeños from its restaurants nationwide due to possible salmonella concerns. Qdoba has also recently pulled jalapeños from all of its restaurants as a precautionary measure. Chipotle stated they’ve traced the ingredient to a common source, removed the product from its restaurants, and replaced it with jalapeños from different growers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating the potential source of a wider Salmonella javiana outbreak, prompting a swift response from Chipotle. As of August 10, the Centers for Disease Contro…