In light of the recent salmonella outbreak
associated with FRESH jalapeno, we want to assure you that Bueno Foods' jalapeno
is cooked and processed and is not raw, therefore there is no associated risk.
Nor does our frozen green chile contain any jalapeno.
In a press release issued by FDA on July 25, 2008, FDA declared:
"In addition to domestically grown raw jalapeño
peppers, commercially canned, pickled and cooked jalapeño peppers from any and
all geographic locations also are NOT connected with the current Salmonella
Saintpaul outbreak." See entire press release by clicking:
http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01865.html
Here are some questions and answers you may have
regarding this recent outbreak.
What peppers are affected?
FDA continues to advise consumers to avoid raw jalapeño and serrano peppers if
they have been grown, harvested or packed in Mexico.
Is green chile suspected?
No. Only raw jalapeno and serrano chile peppers are under investigation.
Are cooked or processed peppers including jalapeno peppers under suspicion?
No. Cooking or processing kills salmonella. Bueno Foods' jalapeno is cooked to
160 degrees.
FDA's press release on 7-25-08 stated that ". . .
commercially canned, pickled and cooked jalapeño peppers from any and all
geographic locations also are NOT connected with the current Salmonella
Saintpaul outbreak."
Should we stop eating raw jalapenos?
The FDA is continuing
to advise that people in high-risk populations, such as eldeThe FDA is continuing
to advise that people in high-risk populations, such as elderly persons, infants
and people with impaired immune systems, avoid eating raw jalapeno or serrano
peppers from Mexico until further notice.
