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Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026

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A multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has reached 431 cases across 32 states as of Aug. 19, 2026, up from 345 cases in 27 states reported earlier in the month, with 57 hospitalizations and no deaths recorded.

A multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has reached 431 cases across 32 states as of Aug. 19, 2026, up from 345 cases in 27 states reported earlier in the month, with 57 hospitalizations and no deaths recorded.

The jalapeño peppers implicated in the outbreak were grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The FDA's traceback investigation identified a common grower supplying Coast Citrus Distributors as the likely source.

The jalapeño peppers implicated in the outbreak were grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors. The FDA's traceback investigation identified a common grower supplying Coast Citrus Distributors as the likely source.

Of 224 people interviewed, 203 — or 91% — reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before falling ill, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA. A total of 28 illness clusters were identified at those chains across 8 states.

Of 224 people interviewed, 203 — or 91% — reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before falling ill, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA. A total of 28 illness clusters were identified at those chains across 8 states.

Following notification of the outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA removed the affected jalapeño peppers from their menus. Coast Citrus Distributors issued a recall and stopped importing from the implicated grower.

Following notification of the outbreak, Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA removed the affected jalapeño peppers from their menus. Coast Citrus Distributors issued a recall and stopped importing from the implicated grower.

Several retailers issued recalls of products containing the affected jalapeños, including Whole Foods Market in 12 states and Taylor Fresh Foods, whose recalled items were sold at stores including Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

Several retailers issued recalls of products containing the affected jalapeños, including Whole Foods Market in 12 states and Taylor Fresh Foods, whose recalled items were sold at stores including Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

The FDA's active outbreak investigation list, reference #1395, shows the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers remains ongoing, with traceback and sampling initiated. The CDC estimates Salmonella causes more than 1 million foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year.

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The FDA's active outbreak investigation list, reference #1395, shows the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers remains ongoing, with traceback and sampling initiated. The CDC estimates Salmonella causes more than 1 million foodborne illnesses in the U.S. each year.

Multistate salmonella infections climb to 431, US CDC says

Multistate salmonella infections climb to 431, US CDC says

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