Jalapeno Alarm: A Warning Sign in the Chain of Food Safety Failures A recent salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle and Qdoba restaurants is a stark reminder that even with robust food safety protocols, contamination can occur.
The expansion of this investigation to include Qdoba's supply chain raises questions about the reliability of our current system, which relies heavily on traceback investigations.
The FDA's involvement in this case highlights the limitations of its existing powers when it comes to enforcing food safety regulations.