A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers has now sickened 431 people and hospitalized 57 across 32 states, according to federal health officials.

The latest figures represent an increase of 86 illnesses, 21 hospitalizations and five states since the outbreak stood at 345 cases and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states earlier this month.

No deaths have been reported.

Federal health officials say the outbreak is probably larger than the confirmed case count because people with mild infections often recover without seeking care or getting tested. Recent illnesses can also take several weeks to be linked to an outbreak.

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