The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported on Wednesday, August 6, 2026, that a Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across 27 U.S. states. Traceback investigations identified the source as jalapeño peppers originating from Sinaloa, Mexico, which were distributed by Coast Citrus Distributors.

So far, there have been no reported deaths related to the outbreak, though 36 individuals have been hospitalized. The CDC continues to monitor the situation and advises consumers to exercise caution.

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