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Chipotle pulls jalapeños in Minnesota salmonella outbreak after dozens fall ill

Updated on: August 4, 2026 / 7:52 PM EDT / CBS News

Chipotle pulls jalapeños in Minnesota salmonella outbreak after dozens fall ill

TL;DR

  • Chipotle removed jalapeños from its restaurants due to a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
  • The Minnesota Department of Health confirmed 110 cases, with most linked to Chipotle customers.
  • Chipotle replaced the peppers and is cooperating with the FDA and state health authorities.
  • The stock price of Chipotle fell following the announcement.
  • Recent food safety outbreaks have made consumers sensitive to issues with fresh produce and restaurant chains.