Food safety concerns have Minnesotans taking a closer look at what they’re putting in their carts

A string of food safety concerns has led shoppers to examine their purchases more closely, noting alerts regarding items like jalapeños and lettuce. Minnesota was reported among 27 states affected by a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños distributed to chains including Chipotle and Qdoba. Furthermore, federal officials are tracking an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak from recalled iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico, though local health officials report no evidence linking contamination to the state.