CDC Warns of Salmonella Outbreak Tied to Jalapeños; Chipotle, Qdoba Pull Peppers

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced a salmonella outbreak connected to jalapeño peppers sourced from Sinaloa, Mexico. The agency said data indicate the peppers were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

Both Chipotle Mexican Grill and Qdoba have removed the implicated jalapeños from their supply. The outbreak has affected multiple states, though specific case numbers were not provided.

The warning follows a pattern of food safety incidents prompting swift restaurant responses. No further details on the scope of the recall were immediately available.