In the US, many people have fallen ill due to salmonella. The outbreak is widespread, affecting multiple states. A significant number of cases are in Minnesota and Colorado.

No fatalities have been reported, but some individuals have required hospitalization. The origin of the contaminated food has been identified. Further information about the outbreak, including the recall of certain peppers, is available from federal health officials and other sources, such as KPRC 2 and Click2Houston.