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Jalapeños linked to a US salmonella outbreak are tracked to a Mexican farm and a distributor
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway Further information about the outbreak and the affected peppers can be found through KTSM 9 News, which has reported on the federal officials' findings.
A multistate salmonella outbreak has been linked to jalapeño peppers. Federal officials have identified the source of the peppers, tracing them back to a grower in Mexico. The grower is located in the state of Sinaloa, Mexico.
A distributor is also implicated in the outbreak, although details about the distributor are not specified. Further information about the outbreak and the affected peppers can be found through KTSM 9 News, which has reported on the federal officials' findings.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: KTSM 9 News (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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