Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers reaches 431 cases

The CDC reported on August 20, 2026 that a salmonella outbreak associated with consumption of certain jalapeño peppers has grown to 431 confirmed cases across multiple states.

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Salmonella infections climb to 431 cases across multiple states: CDC

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday that the salmonella outbreak linked to consumption of certain kinds of jalapeño peppers has grown to 431 cases across 32 states. The number includes 57 hospitalizations and no reported deaths as of Wednesday. It is up from 345 cases in 27 states reported in early...