Qdoba Pulls Jalapenos as US Officials Probe Salmonella Outbreak

The jalapenos were supplied by California-based Coast Citrus Distributors, sourced from Mexico and served at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Qdoba and other restaurants.

As cases of a parasite-caused disease tied to shredded iceberg lettuce continue to climb, the nation's top public health body is warning of a new food-borne illness

At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The CDC is reporting that there are more than 300 cases of salmonella across the country. At least 36 people have been hospitalized. Both Chipotle and Qdoba say they have removed jalapenos from all restaurants. NBC News’ Anne Thompson has more on what you need to know.

Qdoba Restaurant Corp. pulled jalapeños from its more than 800 locations and said it’s cooperating with US authorities investigating a salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people across the country.