Jalapeños Pulled From Chipotle and Qdoba Over Salmonella Outbreak
Federal health officials have traced a multistate salmonella outbreak to jalapeño peppers grown in Sinaloa, Mexico, and imported by Coast Citrus Distributors. At least 345 people across 27 states have fallen ill; 36 have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported.
- 93% of 191 interviewed patients reported eating at a Mexican-style restaurant between June 14 and July 14.
- Minnesota and Colorado account for the highest case counts, with at least 110 cases each.
- Chipotle removed jalapeños from affected locations; Qdoba pulled them from all its restaurants.
- Chipotle shares dropped nearly 10% on Tuesday and had not recovered as of reporting.
Why it matters: The CDC says Chipotle and Qdoba no longer pose an ongoing risk after removing the peppers. But the FDA has not yet confirmed whether contaminated jalapeños also reached grocery stores.
- Young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems face higher risk of severe illness.
- Salmonella causes about 1.35 million infections in the U.S. each year, according to the CDC.
How 13 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 4 sources: The center presents the traceback findings and regulatory timeline in straightforward sequence, letting official statements from the CDC and FDA carry the story.
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What’s next: Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the peppers and is notifying its restaurant chain customers.
- The Minnesota Department of Health says case counts may still rise as surveillance catches up.
- Whether contaminated jalapeños reached grocery stores and prompted a broader retail recall.
- How many of Coast Citrus Distributors' customers outside Chipotle and Qdoba received the affected peppers.