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CDC: 346 Salmonella Jalapeño Cases, 6,358 Lettuce Illnesses

8/9/2026

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The CDC reported 346 salmonella cases from recalled jalapeños and 6,358 cyclosporiasis cases from shredded lettuce.
Coast Citrus Distributors sent the jalapeños to Chipotle and Qdoba, which removed them.
Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after it was linked to the outbreak.
The FDA is checking if any jalapeños reached grocery stores and advises consumers not to eat them.

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The CDC reported 346 salmonella cases from recalled jalapeños and 6,358 cyclosporiasis cases from shredded lettuce.
Coast Citrus Distributors sent the jalapeños to Chipotle and Qdoba, which removed them.
Taylor Farms recalled all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico after it was linked to the outbreak.
The FDA is checking if any jalapeños reached grocery stores and advises consumers not to eat them.