State agriculture officials want Georgians to know that jalapenos grown in the state are most likely safe to eat. Department officials will collect samples from Georgia farms and run testing, with the results of those tests ready by early next week. If shown to be safe, state agriculture commissioner Tommy Irvin wants grocery stores here to resume selling jalapenos. Earlier this week, federal officials said jalapenos that came through a Texas distribution center could be to blame for the recent nationwide salmonella outbreak. U.S Food and Drug Administration officials indicated raw jalapenos and Serrano peppers should not be sold or served.
