In a recent health alert, a certain type of pepper has been identified as the cause of a widespread illness. This pepper was used in some local restaurants. People in many parts of the country have been affected, with a significant number of cases reported in Minnesota and Colorado.

The pepper was sourced from outside the US and supplied by a company based in California. Further information about this outbreak is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, including a full list of affected states and details about the restaurants involved.