Chipotle Pulls Jalapenos After Minnesota Links Them To Salmonella
On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Chipotle said it removed jalapenos tied to a Minnesota salmonella outbreak and replaced them with product from other growers.[1]
Minnesota health officials have identified 110 salmonella cases, and 75 of 84 interviewed patients reported they ate at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, 2026.[1] State epidemiologist Carlota Medus said Minnesota has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle but warned the outbreak could continue if a contaminated item is still sold elsewhere.[1]
Chipotle shares fell $3.28, or 8.8%, to $34.18 on August 4 amid heightened food-safety concerns after recent produce-linked outbreaks.[1]
Investigators are tracing supply chains and interviewing patrons to pinpoint how the jalapenos became contaminated while Chipotle uses other growers' product as the inquiry proceeds.[1]
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- On Tuesday, August 4, 2026, Chipotle said it removed jalapenos tied to a Minnesota salmonella outbreak and replaced them with product from other growers.
- The Minnesota Department of Health has identified 110 salmonella cases, with 75 of 84 interviewed patients reporting they ate at Chipotle between June 14 and July 14, 2026.
- Chipotle shares fell $3.28, or 8.8%, to $34.18 on August 4, 2026, amid heightened food-safety concerns after recent produce-linked outbreaks.
- State epidemiologist Carlota Medus said Minnesota has no ongoing concerns with Chipotle but warned the outbreak could be ongoing if the contaminated item is served at other retailers.
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