serrano peppers

The source of a three-month old salmonella outbreak initially linked to raw tomatoes has been found. Investigators discovered the Salmonella saintpaul strain in irrigation water and serrano peppers on a farm in Mexico, where jalapeno peppers are also grown.

Grande Produce, LTD. CO of Hidalgo, Texas (hereinafter referred to as Grande Produce) is recalling Jalepeno Peppers and Serrano Peppers distributed between May 17th and July 17th, 2008; and Avocados, all sizes, with lot #HUE08160090889 because they have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The FDA and CDC have expanded their Salmonella saintpaul investigation to include jalapeno and serrano peppers, while still keeping tomatoes at the top of their suspects.