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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It is safe to eat Jalapeno peppers again, FDA says
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 outbreak of Salmonella Javiana infections linked to jalapeño peppers from…
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 […]
Salmonella Jalapeño Outbreak Ends With 488 Sick in 34 States
The Salmonella jalapeño outbreak has ended with 488 people sick in 34 states with 65 hospitalized, according to the CDC. That is an increase of two more states, 57 more patients, and eight more hospitalizations since the last update. There were many recalls of jalapeño peppers and products made with them. The new states are ...
Jalapeño Salmonella Javiana Outbreak Declared Over – 488 Sick, 65 Hospitalized in 34 States
The CDC announced today that the multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, is over, and the FDA has closed its investigation. The final count is 488 sick people in 34 states. Sixty-five people were hospitalized – 15% of the 434 with information available. No deaths were reported. Illnesses started...
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