Chipotle Removes Jalapeños Amidst Minnesota Salmonella Outbreak
Chipotle has proactively removed jalapeños from some of its restaurants as a precautionary measure due to a salmonella outbreak that has affected Minnesota. The company identified jalapeños as a potential common ingredient linked to the outbreak, which has resulted in…
Portland, OR, August 4, 2026 —
Chipotle Mexican Grill has voluntarily removed jalapeños from select restaurant locations nationwide as a precautionary measure following a salmonella outbreak in Minnesota.
The fast-casual chain identified jalapeños as a potential common ingredient associated with the reported cases of salmonella. The outbreak in Minnesota has led to 110 reported illnesses, with a significant number of those affected having recently dined at Chipotle restaurants.
The company stated that the removal of jalapeños is a proactive step taken to ensure customer safety while investigations into the source of the outbreak continue. The exact cause and the specific supplier or batch of jalapeños, if any, involved in the outbreak have not been publicly disclosed.
Health officials in Minnesota are investigating the salmonella cases to determine the definitive source of the contamination. The number of confirmed cases and the ongoing investigation highlight the public health concern surrounding the outbreak.
Chipotle has not provided specific details on how many restaurants are affected by the removal of jalapeños or the timeline for their potential reintroduction. The company has indicated it is cooperating with health authorities in their investigation.
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