Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Amid Salmonella Outbreak Investigation
Chipotle has removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants nationwide as health officials in Minnesota investigate a salmonella outbreak potentially linked to the peppers. The company stated it is taking this precautionary measure and replacing the product from different growers.…
Detroit, MI, August 4, 2026 —
Chipotle Mexican Grill has begun removing jalapeño peppers from its kitchens nationwide as a precautionary measure while health officials investigate a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota. The Minnesota Department of Health has identified 110 cases of salmonella, with Chipotle restaurants cited as a common dining location for many affected individuals during the period of mid-June to mid-July.
In response to the developing situation, Chipotle stated that it is replacing the jalapeño product from its affected restaurants with ingredients sourced from different growers. The company has not specified which locations are currently affected by the removal.
The Minnesota Department of Health’s investigation into the outbreak is ongoing. Officials are examining potential links between the illnesses and various ingredients, with jalapeños being a particular focus.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is also involved, conducting its own traceback investigation to identify the source of the potential contamination across multiple ingredients. The full scope of the FDA’s investigation and its findings have not yet been publicly detailed.
The company’s action to remove the peppers is intended to mitigate any potential risk to consumers while the investigations by health authorities continue. Further updates are expected as the investigations progress.
Story summarized from the original created by Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
