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Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños now over

Health officials reported 488 Salmonella infections in 34 states before declaring the jalapeño-linked outbreak over.

  • On Friday, October 2, 2026, the CDC declared the end of a multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
  • Health officials confirmed 488 infections across 34 states between June 16, 2026, and August 26, 2026, with illnesses peaking on July 5 when 38 people fell ill.
  • There were 65 hospitalizations but no deaths, with patients ranging from less than 1 to 85 years old; 91 percent reported eating at Mexican-style restaurants including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA.
  • Coast Citrus Distributors conducted a voluntary recall following traceback efforts, though the FDA was unable to determine a specific route or source of contamination during inspection.
  • Jalapeño peppers are now safe to eat according to the CDC and FDA, though the agency estimates 29 undetected cases existed for every confirmed patient in the outbreak.
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Multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeños now over

FRANKFORT – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with state and local partners, investigated illnesses in a multistate […]

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LexBlog broke the news on Friday, October 2, 2026.
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