FDA Lifts Advice to Avoid Mexican-Grown Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has lifted its advice to consumers to avoid eating jalapeño and serrano peppers grown, harvested or packed in Mexico.
The FDA has taken this action consistent with the CDC announcement that the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak appears to be over, and that jalapeño peppers and serrano peppers grown in Mexico and associated with the Salmonella Saintpaul outbreak are no longer in circulation in the U.S. market.
In July, the FDA lifted its advice to avoid raw red round, red Roma, and red plum tomatoes.
The FDA continues to work with CDC, Mexican authorities, state regulatory agencies and food industry groups to ensure that Americans continue to enjoy one of the safest food supplies in the world.
More information may be found at http://www.fda.gov/oc/opacom/hottopics/tomatoes.html*.
