The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Email * SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy noticeFederal officials have confirmed that a multistate salmonella outbreak, sickening hundreds across the U.S., has been traced to jalapeño peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) found that 93 percent of interviewed patients – 177 out of 191 – reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba, between June 14 and July 14. Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants ( Reuters/Kent J. Edwards )Chipotle Mexican Grill said Tuesday that it had removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants. Qdoba on Wednesday said the company had proactively removed jalapeños from all of its restaurants.