Contaminated jalapeños traced across multiple states and retailers
Contaminated jalapeños reached multiple states through widespread retail distribution.
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Chipotle Salmonella Outbreak
Minnesota health officials identified 110 salmonella cases linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle restaurants between late June and early July 2026. The FDA initiated a traceback investigation and Chipotle removed contaminated jalapeños from all U.S. locations, replacing them with product from different growers.
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2026-08-13 to 2026-11-10 · UTC publication dates
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Minnesota Department of Health confirms no ongoing concerns with Chipotle
The Minnesota Department of Health stated it has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle following the company's removal of contaminated jalapeños and replacement with product from different growers. Health officials noted that Chipotle has been cooperative throughout the investigation, providing records and product information.
FDA initiates traceback investigation of multiple ingredients
The Food and Drug Administration initiated a traceback investigation on July 22 of multiple ingredients in response to the cluster of salmonella cases identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state officials.
Jalapeños distributed to multiple food service retailers across several states
The contaminated jalapeños in question were sent to multiple food service retailers across multiple states, according to Chipotle's chief corporate affairs and food safety officer. Neither Minnesota, Chipotle, nor the FDA has publicly named other states with suspected cases or the specific supplier of the jalapeños.
Minnesota salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle
Health officials in Minnesota identified 110 cases of salmonella infection linked to jalapeños served at Chipotle restaurants. Of 84 people interviewed, 89% reported eating at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, with most cases occurring between June 24 and July 2. Jalapeños are used in multiple menu items including chili-corn salsa, pico de gallo, and guacamole.
Chipotle removes contaminated jalapeños from all restaurants
Chipotle Mexican Grill removed jalapeños from all restaurants across the country on Tuesday after they were suspected as the source of the salmonella outbreak. The company replaced the contaminated jalapeños with product from different growers as a precautionary measure.
Chipotle stock falls 9.7% following salmonella outbreak news
Chipotle Mexican Grill stock fell 9.69% (from $33.83 to $33.83, down $3.28 or 8.8%) on August 4 following reports linking jalapeños to a Minnesota salmonella outbreak. Trading volume reached 48.0 million shares, 146% above the three-month average of 19.5 million shares. The decline reflects investor concerns about food safety and potential traffic impacts.
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