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October 3, 2026 · Industry Watch

Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Concludes

Jalapeño Salmonella Outbreak Concludes

Health officials have declared an end to the Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños that affected 34 states.

A widespread Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers has officially come to an end. The contamination caused illnesses across 34 different states before the situation was resolved.

According to a report by Food Safety News, the outbreak had seen a significant number of people fall ill due to the contaminated produce. Authorities have now confirmed that the risk has subsided.

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