When People Got Sick: Salmonella Outbreak, August 2026

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Key points

This outbreak is over. CDC and public health officials in several states investigated a multistate outbreak of Salmonella infections linked to imported jalapeño peppers. Always take steps to prevent getting sick from Salmonella.

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When people got sick

This chart shows when the 488 people in this Salmonella outbreak got sick.

The true number of sick people in this outbreak was also likely much higher than the number reported. This is because many people recover without medical care and are not tested for Salmonella.

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National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID)
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Published: August 5, 2026
Updated: October 2, 2026

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Reviewed: October 2, 2026

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