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FDA Recalls Salmonella-Linked Jalapeño Products After Outbreak

8/18/2026

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FDA announced recalls of foods contaminated with Salmonella-linked jalapeño peppers.
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC and Whole Foods Market recalled jalapeño products in states July.
Taylor Fresh Foods recalled products on Aug. 9 after source was traced to Sinaloa, Mexico.
CDC reported 345 infections, 36 hospitalizations and no deaths on Aug. 5.
Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA stopped serving the peppers in late July, prompting USDA to alert for poultry made with them.

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FDA announced recalls of foods contaminated with Salmonella-linked jalapeño peppers.
NatureBest Precut & Produce LLC and Whole Foods Market recalled jalapeño products in states July.
Taylor Fresh Foods recalled products on Aug. 9 after source was traced to Sinaloa, Mexico.
CDC reported 345 infections, 36 hospitalizations and no deaths on Aug. 5.
Chipotle Mexican Grill and QDOBA stopped serving the peppers in late July, prompting USDA to alert for poultry made with them.