On Tuesday’s show: We learn more about the illnesses that have led to the recall of jalapeños and lettuce across the country in recent days and weeks. And we find out how extreme heat affects our electronic devices.
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On Tuesday’s show: Jalapeños are being recalled in 27 states, including Texas, after they were linked to a nationwide outbreak of salmonella. This comes after recalls of lettuce tied to outbreaks of Cyclospora. We get the latest on both outbreaks and learn more about the illnesses caused by them.
Also this hour: We keep hearing what the latest polling has to tell us about the possible outcome of the Texas race for U.S. Senate. But how much can you take from polls? We revisit a conversation with Anthony Salvanto, the executive director of elections and surveys for CBS News, about how much to trust them and how to separate the useful ones from the less serious. He’s the author of a book on that subject called Where Did You Get This Number?…