Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Jalapeños

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Food safety alert

Investigation status: Open
Recall issued: Yes

CDC and public health officials in several states are investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to jalapeño peppers. Check for recalled jalapeño peppers and do not eat, sell, or serve them.

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Fast Facts

  • Cases: 431 (86 new)
  • Hospitalizations: 57 (21 new)
  • Deaths: 0
  • States: 32 (5 new)
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Recalled food

Jalapeño peppers and products containing recalled jalapeño peppers

  • Distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors
  • Grown in Sinaloa, Mexico
  • Recalled peppers were used in burritos, bowls, guacamole, pico de gallo, sandwiches, salsa, salads, soup mix, stuffed mushrooms and condiments.

Recalls

Several products made with these jalapeño peppers have been recalled. See FDA's website and FSIS's website for the latest detailed recall information.

What you should do

  • Do not eat recalled jalapeño peppers or products made with recalled peppers. Throw them out or return them.
  • Wash items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled jalapeño peppers using hot soapy water or a dishwasher.

Urgent

Call your healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms:

  • Diarrhea and a fever higher than 102°F
  • Diarrhea for more than 2 days that is not improving
  • Bloody diarrhea
  • So much vomiting that you cannot keep liquids down
  • Signs of dehydration, such as:
    • Not peeing much
    • Dry mouth and throat
    • Feeling dizzy when standing up

What businesses should do

  • Do not sell or serve recalled jalapeño peppers or products made with recalled peppers.
  • Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have come in contact with recalled jalapeño peppers.
  • See FDA's advisory for more information for businesses.

Symptoms of Salmonella

  • Most people infected with Salmonella experience diarrhea, fever, and stomach cramps.
    • Symptoms usually start 6 hours to 6 days after swallowing the bacteria.
    • Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days.
  • Some people—especially children younger than 5 years, adults 65 years and older, and people with weakened immune systems—may experience more severe illnesses that require medical treatment or hospitalization.

Read more

For more information about Salmonella, see the About Salmonella Infection page.

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Published: August 5, 2026
Updated: August 21, 2026

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