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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapenos served at Chipotle expands to Qdoba: FDA
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· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The outbreak has infected people across 27 states.
A salmonella outbreak is being investigated by health officials, with jalapenos served at restaurants possibly being the source. The outbreak has infected people across 27 states. The Food and Drug Administration is looking into jalapenos served at Chipotle and Qdoba restaurants.
Both chains have removed jalapenos from their stores as a precaution. Further details about the investigation and the outbreak are available from the FDA and other sources, including a statement from Qdoba regarding their cooperation with public health authorities.
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Category: business Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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