Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos expands to more states and restaurant chains. Here’s what you need to know

A salmonella outbreak has affected multiple states, including some nearby. The outbreak is linked to a specific type of pepper. People in 27 states have been sickened, with some requiring hospitalization.

The peppers were imported from Mexico and distributed to various restaurants. Further information about the outbreak, including the states where illnesses have been reported, is available from federal health officials and news sources, such as WSMV 4 News.