Jalapeños linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak tracked to Mexican farm

Jalapeño peppers from a Mexican farm have been linked to a salmonella outbreak affecting multiple U.S. states. Restaurants including Chipotle and Qdoba removed the peppers from some locations, and federal health officials expanded warnings to include meat products containing jalapeños.

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Part of The 2026 salmonella outbreak traced to jalapeños from a Mexican farm

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23 sources
West Hawaii TodayLean Left· Aug 7, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

Mexican jalapenos tied to Salmonella outbreak in 27 US states

NBC NewsLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states

Colorado Public RadioLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Colorado salmonella outbreak caused by jalapeños at Qdoba and Chipotle

Ran by 19 outlets across the spectrum· Kokomo Tribune, Sun Times, +4 more
Kokomo TribuneLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Sun TimesLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

The Boston GlobeLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Seattle TimesLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

The Santa Barbara IndependentLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

CDC Warns of ‘Salmonella’ Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños

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41 sources
Wyoming Tribune EagleCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Jalapeños linked to U.S. salmonella outbreak tracked to Mexican farm

CBS NewsCenter· Aug 9, 2026

Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños imported through San Diego-based distributor

KYMA YumaCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Two restaurants remove jalapeños potentially tied to salmonella outbreak

Ran by 19 outlets across the spectrum· KSN Wichita, WANE Fort Wayne, +15 more
KSN WichitaCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WANE Fort WayneCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

FOX8 WGHPCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

MyarklamissCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WSPA Greenville-SpartanburgCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Mycham Plain ValleyCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

KTSM 9 NewsCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WHNTCenter· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Phl17Center· Aug 7, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WHDH BostonLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US Salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WPRI ProvidenceCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WFMZ AllentownCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

MyarklamissCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WCBD News 2Center· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

The RepublicCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

WHEC RochesterCenter· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

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16 sources
Washington TimesLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapenos linked to a U.S. salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

InForumLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Salmonella outbreak hits Minnesota

AL.comLean Right· Aug 6, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

27 states linked to salmonella strain related to jalapenos

Ran by 19 outlets across the spectrum· Odessa American, Jonesboro Sun, +2 more
Odessa AmericanLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Jonesboro SunLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Daily JournalLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

Green Field ReporterLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor

End Time HeadlinesLean Right· Aug 6, 2026

Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños Grows to 27 States

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3 articles
Al JazeeraLean Left· Aug 6, 2026

CDC says US salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeno peppers from Mexico

GizmodoLeft· Aug 6, 2026

A Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers Has Reached 27 States. Here’s What You Should Know

The GuardianLean Left· Aug 4, 2026

Chipotle removes jalapeños amid US salmonella outbreak investigation

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The story so far

3 developments
  1. Aug 4Chipotle pulls jalapenos from some stores, citing possible link to salmonella outbreak
  2. Aug 5Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeño Peppers from Chipotle and Qdoba
  3. Aug 9Only center coverage:Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says

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Last development · Aug 9 — Some meat products with jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says

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