Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapenos Spreads to 27 States
A Salmonella outbreak, linked to fresh jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, has expanded to 27 states and affected at least 345 people. The contaminated peppers were imported by Coast Citrus Distributors and supplied to restaurant chains like Chipotle and QDOBA.…
St. Louis, MO, August 6, 2026 —
An outbreak of Salmonella linked to fresh jalapeno peppers originating from Sinaloa, Mexico, has now spread to 27 states across the United States, sickening at least 345 individuals. The illnesses were reported between June 19 and July 20.
The contaminated jalapeno peppers were imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. These peppers were subsequently supplied to several well-known restaurant chains, including Chipotle and QDOBA.
As a result of the outbreak, 36 people have been hospitalized. Federal health agencies, including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), are currently conducting an investigation into the source and spread of the contamination.
In response to the situation, affected establishments have taken action to cease the use of the implicated product. Further details regarding the ongoing investigation and any potential actions by regulatory bodies were not immediately available.
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