Salmonella outbreak tied to Mexican jalapeños sickens 345 across 27 US states
CDC traces outbreak to Coast Citrus Distributors; Chipotle and Qdoba remove affected peppers from all locations.
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A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths reported. The contaminated peppers were served at Chipotle Mexican Grill, Qdoba, and other Mexican-style restaurants; both major chains removed the affected product from their menus beginning in late July. Federal health officials warn consumers not to eat, serve, or sell the recalled jalapeños while the investigation continues.
- A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico (distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors) has sickened 345 people across 27 states with 36 hospitalizations and zero deaths as of August 6, 2026.
- Chipotle and Qdoba both removed the affected jalapeños from their combined 4,850 US locations, with no ongoing risk to customers according to the CDC.
- Minnesota and Colorado account for the majority of cases (110 each); illnesses were linked to meals eaten at Mexican-style restaurants between June 14 and July 14, 2026.
- The FDA investigation remains ongoing; Coast Citrus Distributors has agreed to issue a recall, and authorities are working to determine if peppers reached grocery stores.
How it unfolded
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Report CDC confirms 345 cases across 27 states
CDC and FDA issue official outbreak investigation notice; outbreak traced to jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors to wholesalers and restaurants.
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Reaction Food safety expert questions delayed response
Byron Chaves, a food safety expert at Rutgers University, criticizes the CDC's response as delayed and questions why the response was broken.
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Event Qdoba removes jalapeños nationwide
Qdoba ceases serving jalapeños at all restaurants and pulls them from more than 800 stores following the connection to the ongoing salmonella outbreak.
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Report Minnesota health department clears Chipotle
Minnesota Department of Health clears Chipotle Mexican Grill in the salmonella outbreak investigation.
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Event Chipotle pulls jalapeños in Minnesota
Chipotle removes jalapeños from restaurants in Minnesota after learning the peppers may be linked to a salmonella outbreak that has sickened 110 people in the state.
- 13 days quiet
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Event FDA investigation launches
The Food and Drug Administration begins investigating multiple ingredients tied to the outbreak.
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Event Chipotle switches suppliers
Chipotle Mexican Grill switches its jalapeño supplier for affected stores beginning on July 20, 2026.
- 4 weeks quiet
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Event Outbreak illnesses begin
First cases of salmonella infection linked to jalapeños are reported, with illness dates ranging from June 19 to July 20, 2026.
What people are saying verbatim
“unbelievable that we just got through the diarrhea lettuce debacle and now we have to contend with salmonellapeños”
skimbrel.northsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · Aug 5
“Why is the response so broken?”
Byron Chaves, Food safety expert, Rutgers University · NBC News · Aug 5
“Do not eat, serve, or sell recalled fresh jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.”
FDA, Food and Drug Administration · FDA Official Outbreak Investigation Page · Aug 5
“Chipotle said it had removed jalapeños from its menu "out of an abundance of caution."”
Chipotle, Restaurant chain · NBC News · Aug 5
“If lettuce from Taco Bell hasn't gotten you, jalepeños from Chipotle might.”
amymaxmen.bsky.social, Bluesky user · Bluesky · Aug 5
Voices from the web unedited
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Taylor Farms, which has been linked to a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis associated with iceberg lettuce in the United States, said on Sunday that it was voluntarily recalling several of its products made with fresh jalapeños that have been tied to a multistate salmonella outbreak
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unbelievable that we just got through the diarrhea lettuce debacle and now we have to contend with salmonellapeños
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Remember when a Democrat put Dijon mustard on his hot dog? An outrage! A scandal!
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A salmonella outbreak has been linked to jalapeño peppers sold at two Mexican fast food restaurants.
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If lettuce from Taco Bell hasn't gotten you, jalepeños from Chipotle might. Salmonella outbreak linked to jalepeños has sickened >345 people. Hospitalized 36. AL, AR, CA, CO, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, OH, OK, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WY
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“Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. removed jalapeños from multiple stores in Minnesota after learning the peppers may be linked to a salmonella outbreak in the state that’s sickened 110 people.”
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18 meat products recalled after link to jalapeno salmonella outbreak
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The safety of our food is, as we predicted, decreasing. We are clearly viewed by the Trump Regime and corporate elites as expendable. If you haven’t subscribed to email food safety alerts, I urge you to do so—link is in ⤵️
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“The true number of sick people in the multistate outbreak is probably higher than the number reported, and the outbreak may not be limited to the states with known illnesses, the CDC has said.” “The sources of other outbreaks have not been identified or tied to Taylor Farms.”