Key facts
- A Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers has sickened 345 people across 27 U.S. states.
- The affected jalapeños have been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.
- Coast Citrus Distributors has recalled the peppers.
- Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba have removed jalapeños from their menus.
- 36 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
- Neither Chipotle nor Qdoba are considered ongoing risks due to their actions.
U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers, which has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with most cases in Minnesota and Colorado. The source of the contaminated peppers has been traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, and distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors, which has initiated a recall. Prominent Mexican food restaurant chains, including Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba, have proactively removed jalapeños from their menus. Officials stated that due to these actions, neither restaurant is considered an ongoing risk to consumers in this outbreak. While 36 people have been hospitalized, no deaths have been reported. The FDA is also investigating whether any of the affected jalapeños were distributed to grocery stores.