The Center for Disease Control says more than 1,100 people have now been infected with Salmonella Saintpaul which is believed to be linked to eating certain kinds of raw tomatoes. The CDC is also warning consumers that raw jalapeno peppers and fresh cilantro are also now under investigation.
Since April, 1167 persons have contracted Salmonella Saintpaul with the same genetic fingerprint. The outbreak has been identified in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and Canada.
