Salmonella Outbreak Linked to Mexican Jalapeños Sickens 345 in US0

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• August 7, 2026

Key Update A Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers imported from Mexico has sickened 345 people across 27 US states, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). At least 36 people have been hospitalised, although authorities have reported no deaths so far. Health officials