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tue 7/22/2008

 
daily-dos-blame-me A photo of raw, green jalapeños in a supermarket.

(image by moacirpdsp via flickr)

FDA inspectors have announced raw jalapeƱos may be to blame for spreading the strain of salmonella bacteria found in tomatoes this past April and May. Over 1,200 people in 42 states became ill after eating the tainted produce. The tomato industry estimates it lost over $100 million as a result of the scare.