Why did Chipotle remove jalapeños from some restaurants?

Chipotle removed jalapeños from some restaurants after identifying the peppers from a common lot as a potential source of a salmonella outbreak, and acted 'out of an abundance of caution' by proactively replacing them with supplies from different growers while cooperating with public health authorities.

What is the connection between Chipotle's jalapeño removal and the salmonella outbreak in Minnesota?

Chipotle removed jalapeños from multiple stores in Minnesota after learning the peppers may be linked to a salmonella outbreak in the state that has sickened 110 people, prompting the company to trace ingredients through its supply chain and identify jalapeños from a common lot as a possible source.

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