Salmonella outbreak in Minnesota linked to Jalapeño Peppers

Minnesota, United States

Update October 2, 2026:
The CDC has declared the multistate Salmonella Javiana outbreak over. A total of 488 illnesses, 65 hospitalizations, and no deaths were reported across 34 states.

FDA’s outbreak investigation has ended. Investigators were unable to determine the route or source of contamination. Environmental samples collected during an inspection of a Mexican distributor were negative for Salmonella.

Source: FDA


Update August 21st, 2026:
The FDA has created a new Major Product Recalls page consolidating additional recalls of products made or repackaged with jalapeños recalled by Coast Citrus Distributors.

The FDA’s investigation remains ongoing and the agency will provide additional information as it becomes available.

Source: FDA


Update August 19th, 2026:
The Salmonella Javiana outbreak has grown to 431 illnesses across 32 states, including 57 hospitalizations and no deaths. Illnesses began between June 19 and August 2, 2026.

Among 224 people interviewed, 203 (91%) reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before becoming ill, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA.

Following the recall of jalapeños distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, several downstream recalls have been initiated for jalapeños and products containing recalled jalapeños.

FDA and CDC continue to investigate the outbreak.

Source: FDA


Update August 14th, 2026:
As a result of the recall by Coast Citrus Distributors, downstream recalls continue for products containing the recalled jalapeños.

NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC is recalling NatureBest- and HEB-brand products containing the recalled jalapeños. The products, which include pico de gallo, stuffed mushrooms, and soup mix, were distributed to stores in Texas and Louisiana between July 3 and August 5, 2026.

FDA continues to investigate the outbreak and will provide additional updates as they become available.

Source: FDA


Update August 13th, 2026:
Whole Foods Market has recalled select salsas, guacamole, pico de gallo, and prepared foods containing jalapeños sourced from Coast Citrus Distributors.

The recalled products were sold online and in the Produce and Prepared Foods departments at Whole Foods Market stores in Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, and Ohio. The affected products have Best Before/Best By dates ranging from August 7 through August 16, 2026.

FDA continues to investigate the outbreak and will provide additional updates as they become available.

Source: FDA


Update August 5th, 2026:
The FDA and CDC, in collaboration with state and local health partners, have expanded the investigation into the Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Sinaloa, Mexico and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

As of August 5, 2026, 345 people infected with the outbreak strain have been reported across 27 states. Thirty-six people have been hospitalized, and no deaths have been reported. Illnesses began between June 19 and July 20, 2026.

Of the 191 people interviewed, 177 (93%) reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant before becoming ill, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA, with meal dates ranging from June 14 to July 14, 2026.

FDA traceback investigators identified a common grower in Sinaloa, Mexico supplying Coast Citrus Distributors as the likely source of the outbreak. In response, Coast Citrus Distributors has agreed to recall the remaining implicated fresh jalapeño peppers and is notifying affected customers.

Chipotle began using a different jalapeño supplier on July 20, 2026, while QDOBA stopped serving jalapeños on July 28, 2026. FDA stated that, because both restaurant chains removed the implicated product, it does not consider there to be an ongoing risk to consumers at these establishments related to this outbreak.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Source: FDA / CDC


Chipotle Mexican Grill has removed jalapeño peppers from its Minnesota locations after a salmonella outbreak sickened 110 people. The outbreak affected several food service retailers across the state.

According to the Minnesota Department of Health, 75 out of 84 people interviewed had eaten at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, with most cases occurring from June 24 to July 2. Chipotle replaced its jalapeños with those from a different supplier as part of the ongoing investigation and is cooperating with health authorities.

The Food and Drug Administration began a traceback investigation on July 22, reviewing multiple ingredients after a cluster of salmonella cases was identified. Chipotle also started a supply chain review. The FDA will provide further updates as needed.

Learn more about Salmonella: stopfoodborneillness.org/bacteria/salmonella/

Source: www.cbsnews.com/news/chipotle-jalapenos-minnesota-salmonella-outbreak/
Update August 5th, 2026: www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-salmonella-jalapeno-august-2026