Why did Chipotle remove jalapeños from some restaurants, and what is the link to the salmonella outbreak?

Chipotle removed jalapeños from some restaurants after determining the peppers could potentially be tied to a salmonella outbreak under investigation by public health officials; the company acted out of an abundance of caution and replaced the jalapeños with product from different growers in locations where a previous common lot had been distributed.

What role is the Minnesota Department of Health playing in the investigation, and how many cases have they identified?

The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed it is investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to several Mexican-style, quick-service restaurants with jalapeños as the suspected source, identifying 110 cases in the state — with Chipotle accounting for the majority of interviewed cases among those who ate at the chain between mid-June and mid-July.

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