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Some meat products containing jalapeños may be linked to salmonella outbreak, USDA says
Updated on: August 8, 2026 / 11:37 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- A public health alert has been issued for meat products containing jalapeños due to a potential salmonella link.
- The outbreak has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations.
- The suspected source is jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- The USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service has identified 18 recalled products and expects more downstream products to be identified.
- Brands impacted include Taylor Farms, Ready Meals, Meal Simple, Higher Harvest, and Deli Kitchen.
- Chipotle and Qdoba have pulled jalapeños from some restaurants, and Albertsons is recalling items containing them.
- Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, and abdominal cramps, appearing six hours to six days after exposure.