Salmonella outbreak confirmed

More than 1,000 people in over 40 US states are now confirmed to have become ill with salmonella since April.



Salmonella is a micro-organism, which causes food poisoning.



The US health authorities suspect that the bacteria are present in some raw tomatoes, chilli peppers and the coriander used in salsa.



The outbreak is said to be the worst food-borne illness in the US for more than a decade.



Two people are said to have died, and 200 have been taken to hospital.



There have also been several cases reported in Canada.



Investigators said they think there are several sources for the outbreak, as many of those ill said they did not eat hot peppers or foods like salsa that contain the bacteria.