In Georgia, residents are among those affected by a foodborne illness. A certain type of pepper is suspected to be the cause. These peppers were brought into the country from Mexico and then sent to various restaurants.

The people who got sick had eaten at restaurants serving Mexican-style food. So far, no one has died from the illness. Many people have been hospitalized, though.

Further information about the outbreak is available from federal health officials and other sources, including details about the time period when people got sick and the states where cases have been reported.