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Investigation Update: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños

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An outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to jalapeño peppers in the U.S. has reached 431 cases across 32 states as of Wednesday, up from the 345 cases in 27 states reported earlier in the month, with 57 hospitalizations and no deaths recorded.

An outbreak of Salmonella Javiana linked to jalapeño peppers in the U.S. has reached 431 cases across 32 states as of Wednesday, up from the 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, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifying a common grower supplying the company as the likely source.

The jalapeño peppers implicated in the outbreak were grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) identifying a common grower supplying the company as the likely source.

Of the 224 people public health officials 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 the 224 people public health officials 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 additionally 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 additionally issued a recall and stopped importing from the implicated grower.

Several other retailers have also 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 such as Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

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Several other retailers have also 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 such as Kroger, Target, Trader Joe's and Walmart.

The incident is one of 19 foodborne illness outbreaks the FDA is actively investigating, including multiple ongoing Cyclospora outbreaks and several separate Salmonella cases, involving foodstuffs such as eggs and moringa leaf powder.

The incident is one of 19 foodborne illness outbreaks the FDA is actively investigating, including multiple ongoing Cyclospora outbreaks and several separate Salmonella cases, involving foodstuffs such as eggs and moringa leaf powder.

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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.

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.

A Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened 431 people across 32 states, hospitalizing 57. The FDA traced the contamination to a single grower supplying Coast Citrus Distributors, and both Chipotle and QDOBA pulled the peppers once notified. The recall is underway and the importer has cut ties with the grower, so the public health system worked exactly as it should.

A Salmonella Javiana outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened 431 people across 32 states, hospitalizing 57. The FDA traced the contamination to a single grower supplying Coast Citrus Distributors, and both Chipotle and QDOBA pulled the peppers once notified. The recall is underway and the importer has cut ties with the grower, so the public health system worked exactly as it should.

Gutting the FDA and CDC by 20% and 25% respectively has left Americans dangerously exposed to foodborne illness outbreaks that a fully staffed government could catch earlier. FoodNet now tracks only two pathogens instead of eight, a Traceability Rule that would help identify contaminated supply chains has been pushed to 2028, and the team coordinating food safety with Mexican counterparts was eliminated entirely. Weakening the very systems designed to protect the food supply is a policy choice with real consequences.

Gutting the FDA and CDC by 20% and 25% respectively has left Americans dangerously exposed to foodborne illness outbreaks that a fully staffed government could catch earlier. FoodNet now tracks only two pathogens instead of eight, a Traceability Rule that would help identify contaminated supply chains has been pushed to 2028, and the team coordinating food safety with Mexican counterparts was eliminated entirely. Weakening the very systems designed to protect the food supply is a policy choice with real consequences.

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The U.S. has one of the safest food supply systems, but even the strictest regimen cannot stop foodborne illnesses altogether. This Salmonella outbreak serves as a perfect example because of factors beyond U.S. control. However, the authorities have responded quickly, identifying the source, notifying distributors and enabling recalls to protect the public.

The U.S. has one of the safest food supply systems, but even the strictest regimen cannot stop foodborne illnesses altogether. This Salmonella outbreak serves as a perfect example because of factors beyond U.S. control. However, the authorities have responded quickly, identifying the source, notifying distributors and enabling recalls to protect the public.

America is under siege from foodborne illness outbreaks, and responsibility lies squarely at the feet of the Trump administration. After gutting the FDA and CDC, the White House has left ordinary U.S. citizens dangerously exposed, leading to the surge in reported outbreaks. This could have all been avoided had Trump and his cronies not weakened the system.

America is under siege from foodborne illness outbreaks, and responsibility lies squarely at the feet of the Trump administration. After gutting the FDA and CDC, the White House has left ordinary U.S. citizens dangerously exposed, leading to the surge in reported outbreaks. This could have all been avoided had Trump and his cronies not weakened the system.

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