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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños at Chipotle, Qdoba expands to 27 states
Summary by Frisco News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Lauren Dunn | NBC News , as published by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories
· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The CDC has reported that 345 people have been sickened and 36 hospitalized nationwide.
A salmonella outbreak has been reported in 27 states, including Texas. The outbreak is linked to jalapeños served at restaurants such as Chipotle and Qdoba. The jalapeños were supplied by a California-based distributor and sourced from Mexico.
Texas is one of the states affected, although the number of cases in the state is not specified. Further details about the outbreak, including the number of cases in Texas, are available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC has reported that 345 people have been sickened and 36 hospitalized nationwide.
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Published: August 5, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Top Stories ·
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What is this story about? A salmonella outbreak has been reported in 27 states, including Texas. The outbreak is linked to jalapeños served at restaurants such as Chipotle and Qdoba. The jalapeños were supplied by a…
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