CDC Links Multistate Salmonella Outbreak to Imported Jalapeño Peppers
The CDC has linked a multistate Salmonella outbreak to recalled jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. The outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations. The recalled peppers were primarily distributed to restaurants and wholesalers, and major chains…
Detroit, MI, August 5, 2026 —
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified a multistate Salmonella outbreak that has been linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico. The ongoing investigation has connected the contaminated peppers to a significant number of illnesses across the United States.
According to the latest data from the CDC, the outbreak has resulted in 345 confirmed cases of Salmonella infection spanning 27 states. Of those affected, 36 individuals have required hospitalization due to the severity of their illness.
The recalled jalapeño peppers were predominantly distributed to restaurant establishments and wholesale distributors. In response to the outbreak, major restaurant chains, including Chipotle and Qdoba, have taken action to remove the implicated peppers from their supply chains and operations.
Health officials are advising consumers to exercise caution and to verify the origin of any jalapeño peppers they may have purchased or consumed. Individuals who have identified recalled peppers are urged to discard them promptly to prevent further potential exposure and illness.
Further details regarding the specific importer or the timeline of distribution for the recalled jalapeño peppers were not immediately available. The CDC continues to monitor the situation and provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Brandon Carr on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
