Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapenos Grows to 32 States as More than 400 Illnesses Reported, FDA Says
The outbreak has led to 57 hospitalizations as investigators link contaminated peppers to a farm in Sinaloa, Mexico, and recalls at major retailers.
- On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.
- Health officials linked the infections to jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has since recalled the affected produce.
- Restaurant chains including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA removed jalapeños from menus, while retailers like Kroger and Target recalled various products containing the contaminated peppers.
- The outbreak has resulted in 57 hospitalizations, with symptoms like fever and diarrhea typically appearing 12 to 72 hours after consuming the contaminated food.
- Amid this outbreak and separate investigations into cyclosporiasis linked to Taylor Farms, health authorities maintain confidence in the food supply, despite Salmonella causing over 1 million illnesses annually.
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos grows to 32 states as more than 400 illnesses reported, FDA says
According to the CDC, more than 400 people have been infected with the salmonella strain tied to jalapeno peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico.
Jalapeño-linked salmonella outbreak sickens 431 people across 32 states
A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers has now sickened 431 people and hospitalized 57 across 32 states, according to federal health officials.The latest figures represent an increase of 86 illnesses, 21 hospitalizations and five states since the outbreak stood at 345 cases and 36 hospitalizations across 27 states earlier this month.No deaths have been reported.Federal health officials say the outbreak is probably larg…
Salmonella Strikes Again: Inside the Massive Jalapeño Outbreak Rocking U.S. Supply Chains
Health officials have identified a sprawling outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections tied to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. The numbers paint a sobering picture. As of August 19, 2026, 431 people across 32 states fell ill. Fifty-seven landed in hospitals. No deaths reported so far. But the scale feels familiar. And frustrating. Year after year, similar patterns emerge with produce, eggs, and other staples. This time the culprit traces …
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