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U.S. health authorities are investigating a Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers. The CDC and FDA say 345 people are ill across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations and no deaths. The supplier, Coast Citrus Distributors, recalled peppers sent to restaurants including Chipotle and QDOBA. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some outlets and shares fell over 8% on Aug. 4.

Chipotle (CMG) reported Q2 2026 revenue of $3.3B, up 9.3%, with comparable sales up 2.2%. Digital sales were $1.3B, 38.3% of revenue. Restaurant operating margin fell to 25.2% and adjusted diluted EPS was $0.33. Management raised full-year comparable sales guidance and expects 350 to 370 new restaurants.

A Minnesota woman, Kristen Behne, sued Chipotle in U.S. District Court alleging she contracted salmonella from a June 24 burrito bowl at a Roseville, Minn. restaurant, leading to hospitalization for sepsis. The lawsuit cites a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeno peppers, with 345 cases in 27 states. Chipotle says it removed the peppers and replaced them; CDC advised checking inventory.

AP reports a multistate Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños traced to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. CDC says 345 illnesses in 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations. Jalapeños entered the US via Coast Citrus Distributors, which recalled product. Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapeños; Sweetgreen removed them from menu. FDA is checking grocery distribution.

AP reports the CDC and FDA traced a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico. Officials say 345 illnesses in 27 states, mostly Minnesota and Colorado, with 36 hospitalizations. CDC says peppers entered the U.S. via Coast Citrus Distributors, which recalled them. Chipotle removed jalapeños from some restaurants; Qdoba removed from all. Chipotle shares fell about 10%.

U.S. federal officials said a multistate Salmonella outbreak that sickened at least 345 people in 27 states was traced to jalapeño peppers from a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico, imported by Coast Citrus Distributors, according to the CDC. FDA found 93% of interviewed patients ate at Mexican-style restaurants, including Chipotle and Qdoba. Chipotle and Qdoba removed jalapeños; no deaths reported.