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Qdoba removes jalapeños from restaurants as CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in 27 states

Updated on: August 5, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News

Qdoba removes jalapeños from restaurants as CDC warns of salmonella outbreak in 27 states

TL;DR

  • Qdoba has removed jalapeños from its restaurants due to a salmonella outbreak.
  • The outbreak is linked to jalapeño peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico, distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
  • At least 345 people in 27 states have fallen ill, with 36 hospitalized.
  • Chipotle also removed jalapeños, and both chains are no longer considered ongoing risks.
  • Coast Citrus Distributors has agreed to recall the implicated product.
  • Salmonella symptoms typically include diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps, with most people recovering within a week.