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Jalapeño salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across 32 states

Fox Business • August 20, 2026 • business

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A multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, has sickened 431 people and hospitalized 57 across 32 states, with no reported deaths.
The outbreak is believed to be larger than confirmed cases, as mild infections often go unreported, and recent illnesses may take weeks to be connected to the outbreak.
Major restaurant chains Chipotle and Qdoba, which received the implicated jalapeños, have stopped using the affected peppers, and the FDA states there is no ongoing outbreak risk at these establishments.
The outbreak has led to multiple recalls of jalapeño-containing products, including prepared foods from retailers like Walmart, Kroger, and Whole Foods, as well as fresh produce distributed in Texas and Louisiana.
Symptoms of salmonella infection include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, typically starting six hours to six days after exposure, with most people recovering within a week without treatment.

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