Are the Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers in GMG salsa affected by the salmonella outbreak?
No. The Jalapeno and Serrano Peppers used in our Green Mountain Gringo Salsas are cooked. The same holds true for all of our vegetables and herbs. As stated in USA Today (Thursday, July 10, 2008, Page 1A): ”Canned, bottled or jarred ..peppers are not a risk because the canning and bottling process kills the salmonella bacteria.” Also, from the CDC Website on Salmonella: Salmonella live in the intestinal tracts of humans and other animals, including birds. Salmonella are usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Contaminated foods usually look and smell normal. Contaminated foods are often of animal origin, such as beef, poultry, milk, or eggs, but any food, including vegetables, may become contaminated. Thorough cooking kills Salmonella.
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