US Salmonella outbreaks tied to eggs, jalapeños and pet poultry sicken hundreds

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — Multiple Salmonella outbreaks linked to food and household pets are spreading across the United States, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting hundreds of cases in dozens of states and at least one death. The CDC said eggs produced in Texas are at the center of one outbreak that has led to the recall of more than 1.5 million packages, with 98 cases confirmed in 17 states and 26 patients hospitalized. A separate outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers grown in Mexico has reached 27 states, where 345 cases have been recorded and 36 people have required hospital treatment. Some patients reported eating at restaurants serving Mexican cuisine before their symptoms began, according to CDC data. Outbreaks connected to backyard poultry have also been reported in dozens of states, with more than 800 cases identified, while a smaller cluster of infections has been found in children who handled pet chameleons. The CDC said Salmonella symptoms typically appear within hours to days of exposure and can include abdominal pain, fever, nausea, vomiting and bloody diarrhea. No further details on additional recalls or case counts were immediately available.